Salvage harvest of dead Engelmann spruce to increase ecosystem durability and resiliency, consistent with land management plan objectives.
Location
Groundhog Park, accessed using National Forest System Road 650.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/18/2025
2
12/03/2025
3
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions |
| Project Activity | Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Forests | Rio Grande National Forest |
| Districts | Divide Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | New Mexico Principal Meridian, all or portions of: T.43 N., R.3 E.; T.43 N., R.4 E.; T.42 N., R.3 E.; T.42 N., R.4 E.; and, T.41 N., R.4 E. |