Decision Memo Completed

Forest Health - Coal Creek Vegetation Management Project

San Juan National Forest Archuleta, Colorado Pagosa Ranger District

Vegetation management, including timber and fuels reduction treatments, to address concerns about forest health and fuel loading throughout the 2,796 acre project area.

Location

Approximately 5 miles east of Pagosa Springs

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2025
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Decision Memo - Coal Creek Vegetation Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/28/2025
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsPagosa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management