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Forest Plan Revision Drafts
The Rio Grande National Forest draft forest plan and draft environmental impact statement are available for review. Comments should be directed to Dan Dallas, Forest Supervisor by email at rgnf_forest_plan@fs.fed.us; by mail to Rio Grande National Forest Supervisor’s Office, Attn: Forest Plan Revision, 1803 W. U.S. Highway 160, Monte Vista, CO 81144; by fax to 719-852-6250; or may be hand delivered to the Supervisor’s Office between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. Comments should be received by December 29, 2017.
Letter of introduction from Dan Dallas, Forest Supervisor
Deciphering the draft forest plan
DEIS public meetings slide show
Management Area Maps
Proposed Forest Plan
Wilderness Management Areas
Research Natural Areas
Special Interest Areas
Eligible Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers
Roadless Areas
Scenic Byways or Railroads
Dispersed Recreation
General Forest and Rangeland
Forest Production
Deer and Elk Winter Range
Ski-based Resorts
Grassland Resource Production
Fisheries Activity Maps
Fisheries Activity Period Map - South
Fisheries Activity Period Map - East
Fisheries Activity Period Map - North
Fisheries Activity Period Map - West
Draft EIS Maps
Alternatives - Management and Geographic Areas
Alternative A - Existing Management Areas
Alternative B - Management Areas
Alternative B - Geographic Areas
Alternative C - Management Areas
Alternative D - Management Areas
Alternative D - Geographic Areas
Forested Ecosystems
Timber Suitability - May be suitable for Timber Production
Alternative A
Alternative B
Alternative C
Alternative D
Vegetation Habitat Structural Type
Dominant Local Vegetation Type
Fire Management Zones
Alternative B
Alternative C
Alternative D
Range Management
Grazing Allotments
Range Capability
Renewable and Non-renewable Energy and Minerals
Oil and Gas Potential - 1995
Oil and Gas Lease Parcels - 2008
Watershed Resources
Rio Grande Headwater System
HUC 12 Watersheds and Priority Watersheds
Wildlife and Plant Species
Alternative B - Roads within Management Areas 5.41
Alternative D - Roads within Management Areas 5.41
Alternative A - Wetlands and Known Fens
Alternative B - Wetlands and Known Fens
Alternative C - Wetlands and Known Fens
Alternative D - Wetlands and Known Fens
Intrastructure
Existing National Forest System Roads
Aesthetics - Scenic Integrity
Alternative A - Existing
Alternative B
Alternative C
Alternative D
Recreation
Scenic Byways and Railroads
Nationally Designated Trails
Natural Features
Over-Snow Vehicle use suitability
Alternative A
Alternative B
Alternative C
Alternative D
Summer Recreation Opportunity Spectrum
Alternative A - Existing
Alternative B - Desired
Alternative C - Desired
Alternative D - Desired
Special Designated Areas
Alternative A
Alternatives B and C
Alternative D
Recommended Wilderness
Eligible Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers
Areas of Tribal Importance