Escalante Forest Restoration Project
Vegetation treatments to allow the use of fires to increase the resilience, diversity & habitat value of the forests. This includes fuels reduction, timber harvest, seeding, weed treatments, managed fire, & decommissioning of non-system roads.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Located within ¼ mile west of Divide Rd. (NFSR 402) and east of Divide Rd. to the National Forest boundary between the Ouray/Grand Valley Ranger District boundary south to Highway 90 (NFSR 540).
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/14/2012 |
| Comment Period | 12/14/2012 |
| Decision | 06/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Stewardship Contract, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution Of 2003
Lead Management Unit:
Ouray Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Forest Products
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Escalante Forest Restoration Project
Decision Signed Date: 06/24/2013
Legal Notice Date: 06/27/2013
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Districts:
Norwood Ranger District; Ouray Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Mesa; Montrose
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Matthew Tuten
2505 S. Townsend
Montrose, CO 81401
970-240-5417
mtuten@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/27/2013