Decision Memo Completed

Ute Pass Sanitation Project

Rio Grande National Forest Saguache, Colorado Saguache Ranger District

The proposed action consists of sanitation harvest of Douglas-fir in western spruce budworm impacted stands to reduce the presence of insects and disease.

Location

Project is located off NFSR 842, near communication tower. Approximately 6 miles north of Saguache, CO and generally in the Saguache Peak area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/18/2020
2
Decision
01/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Ute Pass Sanitation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/11/2021
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsSaguache Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.45N. R.7E, sec. 1 and 12; T.45N, R.8E., sec. 6, 7, 8, 17 and 18, all in NMPM.
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)