Decision Memo Completed

Fuels - Blanco Basin Vegetation Management Project

San Juan National Forest Archuleta, Colorado Pagosa Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Fuels - Blanco Basin Vegetation Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/27/2018
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsPagosa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementForest productsWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)