Harvest of conifer trees on 3100 acres, including beetle-killed salvage, as well as affected green trees, to reduce tree competition and promote healthy forests. The project may also include nearby trail maintenance and fisheries improvements.
Location
Beaver Meadows - Baldy Mountain area
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/18/2018
2
Comment Period
07/03/2019
3
Objection Period Start
09/13/2019
4
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Baldy Mountain Vegetation Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 11/18/2019 |
| Forests | San Juan National Forest |
| Districts | Columbine Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T35N R5W |