Categorical Exclusion Completed

Notch Vegetation Management RGNF

Rio Grande National Forest Conejos, Colorado Conejos Peak Ranger District

The purpose of this project is to reduce spread of insects through implementation of regulated timber harvesting to utilize commercially valuable hardwood and softwood species within the project analysis area, decrease vegetation density, decrease wildfire risk, and improve forest health.

Location

Elk Creek and Conejos River drainages, near the north side of La Manga Pass, CO.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
11/13/2024
2
Finding/Decision Date
6/2/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionSection 603 of HFRA (16 U.S.C. 6591b)
Decision Signed Date6/2/2026
Forest productsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)