Decision Memo Completed

Ruby Ranch Fuels Reduction

White River National Forest Summit, Colorado East Zone/Dillon Ranger District

A proposed fuels reduction project to reduce the risks and repercussions of a wildfire escaping the Eagles Nest Wilderness and posing a threat to community safety and private and public infrastructure.

Location

The project is located within the Eagles Nest Wilderness adjacent to the Ruby Ranch subdivision in Silverthorne, Colorado.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/31/2021
2
Decision
10/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Ruby Ranch Fuels Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/14/2021
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels management