Xcel Transmission Tower Vegetation Management Project
Vegetation/fuel profile management within 150 feet of all electric power transmission towers on the Forest in order to decrease probability of critical damage to electric line support structures due to wildfire. Treatment includes hand felling of live and dead timber to leave 30-40% canopy cover.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
outside of the existing powerline right-of-way and within 150 ft of any electric power transmission tower. There are approximately 754 towers, with a total project area of approximately 1,224 acres.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/25/2016 |
| Comment Period | 04/25/2016 |
| Objection Period Start | 01/2018 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
White River National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
West Zone/Aspen Ranger District; West Zone/Sopris Ranger District; East Zone/Eagle Ranger District; East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District; East Zone/Dillon Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Eagle; Pitkin; Summit
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Doug Leyva
900 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
715-276-6333
dleyva@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 12/8/2017