South Uncompahgre Hazardous Fuels and Ecological Resiliency
Landscape scale Vegetation Management on South Uncompahgre Plateau and Naturita Division to actively and adaptively improve forest health and resiliency and reduce the buildup of hazardous fuels.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project Boundary includes 267,000 acres of the South Uncompahgre Plateau and the Naturita Division on the Norwood and Ouray Ranger Districts.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/11/2025 |
| Comment Period | 06/11/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Norwood Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Climate Change Adaptation
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Special Products Sales; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Districts:
Norwood Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Montrose; San Miguel
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jonathan Tucker
P.O. Box 388
Norwood, CO 81423
9705731876
jonathan.tucker@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/11/2025