Thinning & fuels reduction on approx. 2,500 acres in the Blanco Basin Area in WUI and Condition Class II & III to increase the resilience of ponderosa pine & shrublands to insect & disease infestations & reduce potential for high intensity wildfires
Location
Blanco Basin area south of Pagosa Springs, CO
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/20/2018
2
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Fuels - Blanco Basin Vegetation Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/27/2018 |
| Forests | San Juan National Forest |
| Districts | Pagosa Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |