Decision Memo Completed

Forest Health - Boggy Draw Pre-commercial Thinning Project

San Juan National Forest Montezuma, Colorado Mancos/Dolores Ranger District

Timber stand improvement project where ponderosa pine sapling size trees would be thinned. Work would be accomplished by hand crews using chainsaws or brush blades. Project area is approximately 260 acres.

Location

Boggy Draw area, approximately 6 miles north east of Dolores, Colorado near Forest roads 527, 527J, 527B.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/22/2015
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Pre-commercial Thinning Boggy DrawDecision Signed Date: 06/10/2015
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsMancos/Dolores Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT38N, R14W, portions of sections 19,20,29,30; T38N, R15W portions of section 25
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products