Improve wildlife habitat and meadow hydrology by removing small conifer trees (<10" dbh) that are encroaching UC Cow Camp Meadow. Cut trees using chainsaws; then scatter and/or chip. Place few trees in stream channel to trap sediment.
Location
UC Cow Camp Meadow, adjacent to Barrett 4WD Trail, approximately 4.5 miles north from the trailhead at Wrights Lake Recreation Area
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/28/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2024 (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 | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| UC Cow Camp Meadow Thinning Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/25/2023 |
| Forests | Eldorado National Forest |
| Districts | Pacific Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T12N R16E Section 8 |