Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Burns Canyon Fuels Project

San Juan National Forest Archuleta, Colorado Pagosa Ranger District

The proposed action is to conduct hazardous fuels reductions combined with timber harvest treatments on approximately 2,562 acres with an objective of limiting the potential for wildfire intensity and achieving the desired conditions found in the 2013 San Juan National Forest Land Management Plan.

Location

Southwest of Pagosa Springs, CO

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
6/30/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionSection 605 of HFRA (16 U.S.C.6591d)
Fuels management