Decision Memo Completed

Buffalo Pass Timber Stand Improvement and Fuels Reduction

Rio Grande National Forest Saguache, Colorado Saguache Ranger District

Thin understory trees and prescribe burn to reduce natural and activity fuels and improve forest health. Note: THIS PROJECT WAS FORMERLY TITLED BUFFALO PASS FUELS REDUCTION PROJECT, BUT HAS BEEN RE-NAMED TO BETTER REFLECT PROJECT OBJECTIVES.

Location

West of Saguache, Colorado, near the Buffalo Pass Campground area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/01/2007
2
Comment Period
04/19/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Buffalo Pass Timber Stand Improvement & Fuels Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/21/2012
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsSaguache Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT45N, R4E, Sec. 2,3,4,9,10,11,14,15,16,21,22,23; T.46 N, R 4 E., Sec 33, 34.
Fuels management