The Forest Service is proposing to use prescribed fire (broadcast burn) on approximately 44 acres near the Summit County Public Shooting Range for the purpose of the reducing fuel quantities to prevent potential future wildfire.
Location
The project is located in Section 15, Township 5 South, Range 77 West; east of the Summit County Public Shooting Range. Access is County Road 66, Keystone CO.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/19/2022
2
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Shooting Range Prescribed Burn | Decision Signed Date: 01/03/2023 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | East Zone/Dillon Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |