Environmental Assessment Completed

Forest Health - Dolores Aspen Landscape Vegetation Management

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

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 AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Forest Health - Dolores Aspen Landscape Vegetation ManagementDecision Signed Date: 12/06/2019
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsMancos/Dolores Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionMultiple townships and ranges on the Dolores Ranger District.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products