Decision Memo Completed

Oyler Beetle Salvage

Rio Grande National Forest Saguache, Colorado Rio Grande National Forest All Units

The proposed action consists of salvage harvest of approximately 250 acres of dead/dying Engelmann spruce within stands adjacent to and surrounding the Oyler parcel located on NFSR 681.

Location

Project area is located adjacent to NFSR 681, off NFSR 675. Project borders the Oyler private property boundary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/08/2022
2
Decision
12/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Salvage)
Oyler Beetle SalvageDecision Signed Date: 12/15/2022
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsSaguache Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.43N., R.4E., sections 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, NMPM.
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)