Pierson Park Fuel Break
The Roosevelt National Forest is starting analysis on the Pierson Park Fuel Break Project, located south of Estes Park. Part of the overall strategy to confront the wildfire crisis along Colorado's Front Range, this project aims to address overgrown and hazardous forest conditions along key National Forest ingress and egress roads. Strategically located between two watershed-scale forest health projects on National Forest System land, this project would serve as a critical link to allow firefighters to manage and contain fires in the area more effectively. Mitigation work, including mechanical and prescribed fire, would primarily occur along Pierson Park Road, Johnny Park Road and several other Forest Service road segments in the U.S. 36 corridor.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Treatments will be conducted primarily along Pierson Park Road (FSR 119), Johnny Park Road (FSR 118), and Forest System Road segments to the northeast and southwest of U.S. Highway 36.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/14/2023 |
| Decision | 07/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3(11)
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Canyon Lakes Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Pierson Park Fuel Break
Decision Signed Date: 07/12/2023
Forests:
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Districts:
Canyon Lakes Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Larimer
Legal Land Description:
T5N R72W; T5N R71W; T4N R72W; T4N R71W on the Glen Haven, Drake, Panorama Peak, and Pinewood Lake, CO USGS 7.5" quadrangles.
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Dennis Kuhnel
2150 Centre Avenue, Building E
Fort Collins, CO 80526
2088794105
dennis.kuhnel@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/12/2023