Rio Grande National Forest — Project Detail

The analysis area includes 950 acres of total harvest within the 1,708-acre analysis area. The project analysis area contains stands typed as Douglas-fir, lodgepole pine, and Engelmann spruce. The analysis area contains multiple biotic stressors.

The purpose of this project is to reduce spread of insects through implementation of regulated timber harvesting to utilize commercially valuable hardwood and softwood species within the project analysis area, decrease vegetation density, decrease wildfire risk, and improve forest health.

The Rio Grande National Forest proposes to designate National Forest System roads, trails and areas for motorized over snow vehicle use for all three Ranger Districts.

It is proposed to authorize under special use permit, seasonal motorized use by full sized vehicles on approximately 350 feet of existing native surface road. The right-of -way would be variable in width to encompass cuts and fills but generally described as 24 feet in width encompassing 0.19 acres.

Removal of the Boarder Dome and construction of a new Boarder Building (2140 sq ft), construction of a deck plaza area (7250 sq ft) which connects the Ski Lodge to the rental facility and expanding the size of the Ski Lodge (5320 sq ft).

Salvage harvest of dead Engelmann spruce to increase ecosystem durability and resiliency, consistent with land management plan objectives.

Authorize a permit for occupancy and use for the purpose and constructing and maintaining a driveway to access private land. The project occurs in designated Colorado Roadless.

Decommissioning a redundant road

Construct LTPBRs along Osier Creek to reconnect the channel to the floodplain, prevent erosion and encourage riparian plant growth.

Install new vault toilet at the Middle Frisco Creek trailhead parking area.

Install low tech process-based restoration structures along MF Carnero Creek, Saguache RD. Up to 25 structures may be installed. Includes onsite willow planting. All work is within the high water mark.

Install low tech process-based restoration structures in Willow Creek, Wilcox Creek and Copper Gulch on the Saguache Ranger District. The project occurs in MA 1, MA 1.1a, and MA 5.

A right-of-way approximately 4,900 feet in length and 24 feet in width encompassing 2.70 acres, more or less, in Secs. 20 & 29, T. 37 N., R. 5 E., NMPM, Rio Grande County, Colorado, for the purpose of accessing private property.

This project will be the construction of about 1.5 miles of fence and two water gaps into the Conejos River within the Mogote Forest Service Administrative horse pasture just south of the community of Fox Creek.

This project will be the re-construction of ½ mile of fence and the construction of one-quarter mile of new fence construction on the east boundary of the community of Platoro.

This is an environmental assessment analyzing seven cattle and horse allotments (Cat Crk, La Jara, Hot Crk, Alamosa, Bancos, Jim Crk and Rough Crk) for the effects of continued livestock grazing and the development of allotment management plans.

Management activities needed to promote forest health and resiliency, improve wildlife habitat, salvage spruce beetle killed trees, remove trees hazardous to infrastructure or public safety, manage WUI fuels, and improve watersheds