Restore ponderosa pine forests to Fire Regime Condition Class I. Improve habitat for species dependent on ponderosa pine forests. Reintroduce surface fire to ponderosa pine ecosystems. Reduce pinon/juniper encroachment from sagebrush communities.
Location
Project is located on Derby Mesa, west of Burns, Colorado on the Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/04/2020
2
Decision
10/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (9) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Derby Mesa Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/21/2020 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | East Zone/Eagle Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.2S, R.86W, Sections 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 36 |