The area near Stockdale Point, south of Norwood, CO has been experiencing a bark beetle outbreak resulting in large scale mortality in the local ponderosa pine stands. Project would harvest beetle-killed and infested trees and reduce basal area.
Location
T 43N, R 13W, Sec. 14-15, 22-23 (Stockdale Point)
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/15/2024
2
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Stockdale Timber Sale | Decision Signed Date: 02/12/2026 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Norwood Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 43N, R 13W, Sec. 14-15, 22-23 |