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 Exclusion | 32.3 (2); 32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Iv: Insect Infestations And Related Diseases |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Research And Development; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Trail Creek East ASCC | Decision Signed Date: 07/12/2024 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Gunnison Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 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 |