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 Exclusion | 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green) |
| Ute Pass Sanitation Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/11/2021 |
| Forests | Rio Grande National Forest |
| Districts | Saguache Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.45N. R.7E, sec. 1 and 12; T.45N, R.8E., sec. 6, 7, 8, 17 and 18, all in NMPM. |