San Juan National Forest — Project Detail

The proposed action is to conduct hazardous fuels reductions combined with timber harvest treatments on approximately 2,562 acres with an objective of limiting the potential for wildfire intensity and achieving the desired conditions found in the 2013 San Juan National Forest Land Management Plan.

Proposal for a permanent road realignment and decommissioning of a small segment of road to create safer passage for timber equipment and establish a road that would be less damaged by storm events.

Establishment of a new Special Use Permit (SUP) for the operation and maintenance of the Weminuche Pass Ditch (aka Rabor-Lohr Ditch) headgate and water delivery infrastructure.

The Pagosa Ranger District is proposing to improve vigor and forest health through commercial and non-commercial thinning, and fuels treatments. Pinyon Public link here: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/nmox04grwmcplsz93gqbwlmh3xw7cw2k

Relocation of a pasture boundary fence to better distribute cattle and improve vegetation resources. Project actions involve construction of 0.25 miles of fence in a new location, and removal of 0.4 miles of existing fence.

Construction of a new corral to house livestock adjacent to an existing exclosure for resource protection.

Removal of hazardous vegetation to the operation of the powerline. Removal of vegetation would reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire on federal lands and adjacent at-risk communities.

Special Use Road Permit DOL644 will establish access to a private land inholding off of Forest Service Road 556. The access road has been in use for many years, and the new permit will bring the access road into compliance and to Forest Service standards.

The project would reroute approximately 1,400 feet of Valle Seco Road (NFSR 653) to improve public safety and allow for large equipment access.

Process application for exploratory core sampling to determine mineral potential in the area. ~14 drill sites located in Bedrock Creek (La Plata Canyon, Columbine RD) and headwaters of East Mancos River (Dolores RD). Some sites accessed by helicopter

Delineate designated dispersed overnight camping sites in Navajo Basin and execute an emergency closure order to dispersed camping outside of these areas.

Construct a new non-motorized trail segment that bypasses a rocky step section of trail, and designate a second route that is used but is not part of the Forest Service trail system

To salvage dead, downed, damaged, spruce, fir, and aspen trees on 220 acres within the Stoner Mesa Fire Perimeter

Construct up to 0.5 miles of fence on Northern border of Willow Divide allotment to create a gathering pasture.

La Plata Electric Association LPEA is proposing to rebuild the 34 mile long Bayfield to Pagosa 69 kV transmission line between Bayfield and Pagosa Springs and upgrade the line capacity to 115 kV.

Streambank stabilization, access improvement and improvement to aquatic habitat on the Dolores River

Permitting Dolores County Emergency Services to construct a temporary cabin for the purpose of search and rescue operations.

Demolition of old residence located on the Cole Ranch Admin site

Construct up to 3 miles of Wildlife friendly lay-down fence around the Far Draw Meadows in the Far Draw Pasture

Vegetation management, including timber and fuels reduction treatments, to address concerns about forest health and fuel loading throughout the 2,796 acre project area.

Remove old shelter building and separate tower; replace with new integrated shelter and tower. Minor hazard tree removal and brush removal.

The proposed action is to perform necessary maintenance on the East Animas Administrative Site, including the bunkhouse and modular.