The project entails tree cutting to maintain stand health and vigor over 250 acres within the Purgatory ski area permit boundary. This work is being conducted in response to spruce budworm infestations and the potential spruce beetle epidemic.
Location
within Purgatory Ski Area permit boundary
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/12/2016
2
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2016 (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) |
| Forests | San Juan National Forest |
| Districts | Columbine Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T39N R9W |