Hanks Valley Decommissioning
Norwood Ranger District will decommission through obliteration approximately 9 miles of non-system roads in the Hanks Valley area which are not open to the public under existing travel management decisions.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Hanks Valley area in T46N, R12W, Sections 11-14, and 23-24 and T46N, R11W, Sections 7, 15-16, 18-19, and 21-22 on the Norwood Ranger District, Uncompahgre National Forest, Montrose County, Colorado.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/06/2009 |
| Comment Period | 03/06/2009 |
| Decision | 07/2009 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2009 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Norwood Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Road Management; Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Travel Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Hanks Valley Decommissioning
Decision Signed Date: 05/26/2009
Norwood Ranger District Road Decommissioning 2009
Decision Signed Date: 07/31/2009
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Districts:
Norwood Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Montrose
Legal Land Description:
Hanks Valley area in T46N, R12W, Sections 11-14, and 23-24 and T46N, R11W, Sections 7, 15-16, 18-19, and 21-22 on the Norwood Ranger District, Uncompahgre National Forest, Montrose County, Colorado.
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Niccole Mortenson
P.O. Box 388
Norwood, CO 81423
970-874-6616
nmortenson@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/31/2010