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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Buffalo Pass Timber Stand Improvement & Fuels Reduction Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/21/2012 |
| Forests | Rio Grande National Forest |
| Districts | Saguache Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T45N, R4E, Sec. 2,3,4,9,10,11,14,15,16,21,22,23; T.46 N, R 4 E., Sec 33, 34. |