Rio Grande National Forest — Project Detail

The purpose is to implement forest management actions to improve alignment with desired forest conditions, provide commercial timber to local industry, reduce the anticipated spread and impacts of insects, increase ecosystem resiliency and durability, and reduce hazardous fuel loads.

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.

Placer operation on the Trish's ATM mining claim at the intersection of the Wightman Fork and FSR 250 on the Conejos Peak RD.

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.

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.

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