Project modification of the 2011 EA and DN-FONSI adding mastication as treatment method on approximately 7,454 acres of previously analyzed prescribed fire treatment areas within Colorado Roadless areas.
Location
Project occurs within portions of the Crystal River Valley, South Thompson Creek, Roaring Fork Valley, and the Fryingpan River Valley.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/18/2024
2
Comment Period
12/18/2024
3
Objection Period Start
03/13/2025
4
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements |
| Aspen-Sopris Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project Supplemental EA | Decision Signed Date: 05/13/2025 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | West Zone/Aspen Ranger District; West Zone/Sopris Ranger District; East Zone/Eagle Ranger District; West Zone/Rifle Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |