Environmental Assessment Completed

Integrated - Junction-Falls Integrated Resource Management (J-FIRM) Project

San Juan National Forest La Plata, Colorado Columbine Ranger District

Improve core values of the RMRI across the project landscape : 1. Communities, 2. Clean Water, and 3. Forests and Wildlife. Proposed actions include vegetation management, Rx burning, water developments for wildlife, and others.

Location

Junction Creek, Logchutes, and Falls Creek/Hidden Valley

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/14/2022
2
Comment Period
02/28/2024
3
Objection Period Start
05/16/2024
4
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Roadless Area Management; Special Area Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Integrated - Junction-Falls Integrated Resource Management (J-FIRM) ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/18/2024
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsColumbine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Heritage resource managementClimate change adaptationFuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementSpecial area managementForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)