Decision Memo Completed

Trail Creek East ASCC

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison Ranger District

The Trail Creek East ASCC Project is part of the larger Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC) network in North America. The project will test different silvicultural approaches to climate change adaptation on 442 acres in Taylor Park.

Location

Access is from NFSR 748. Project area is located between Trail Creek and Taylor River in Taylor Park.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/07/2023
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (2); 32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Iv: Insect Infestations And Related Diseases
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Research And Development; Timber Sales (Green)
Trail Creek East ASCCDecision Signed Date: 07/12/2024
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 13 South, Range 83 West, Sections 13, 24, 25, 26, & 36; Township 13 South, Range 82 West, Sections 19, 29, 30, 31 & 32, 6th Principal Meridian
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Climate change adaptation