Treatment of 4,000 ac - 6,000 ac of mature aspen-dominated forest using even-aged treatments. Connected actions include slash treatment; temporary road construction & obliteration; and reconstruction of existing system roads.
Location
The project area is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Dolores, CO. on the Dolores Ranger District. Proposed treatment areas are in the vicinity of Hillside Drive, Orphan Butte, Lone Cone, Cottonwood Creek and Beef Pasture.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/06/2018
2
Comment Period
06/07/2019
3
Objection Period Start
09/24/2019
4
Decision
12/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Forest Health - Dolores Aspen Landscape Vegetation Management | Decision Signed Date: 12/06/2019 |
| Forests | San Juan National Forest |
| Districts | Mancos/Dolores Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Multiple townships and ranges on the Dolores Ranger District. |