Decision Memo Completed

Mirror Lake Windthrow Salvage and Fuel Treatment

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

51 acres of commercial salvage harvest along NFSR 267 to Mirror Lake Campground. Hazard tree and fuels mitigation treatment in 10 acres surrounding the campground. 61 total acres proposed for treatment in heavy windthrow. No temp road construction.

Location

NFSR 267 between Tincup and Mirror Lake Campground

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/13/2025
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Salvage)
Mirror Lake Windthrow Salvage and Fuel TreatmentDecision Signed Date: 08/19/2025
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management