Decision Memo Completed

Forest Health - Fox Den Salvage

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

Salvage of downed trees to prevent potential Spruce Bark Beetle outbreak as result of no action and recovery of loss value of downed timber.

Location

Taylor Mesa, in the vicinity of Forest Service Roads 545 and 547.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/30/2021
2
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Decision Memo - Fox Den SalvageDecision Signed Date: 11/15/2021
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsMancos/Dolores Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 16, 17, 19, 23, 29 T 39 N, R 12W NMPM
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)