Highway 149 South Salvage Project
Removal of dead and dying Engelmann Spruce trees killed by Spruce beetle to promote safety and reduce long-term fuel build up in areas severely impacted by spruce beetle to limit the likelihood of a catastrophic wildfire.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is located near State Highway 149 approximately eight miles southeast of Lake City, Colorado.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/30/2015 |
| Decision | 03/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2016 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Gunnison Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Highway 149 South Salvage Project
Decision Signed Date: 03/08/2016
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Districts:
Gunnison Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Hinsdale
Legal Land Description:
Sections 16, 21, 22, 23, and 35, Township 43 North, Range 3 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Hinsdale County, Colorado
Use the widget below to browse documents associated with this project. Cookies must be enabled to use this tool.
If you are using a mobile device, the setting for "Allow cross-website tracking" must also be enabled to view the documents. You do not need to sign up or login to Box to view documents, but if you have difficulty accessing the documents on a mobile device, you may choose to sign up for a free account, download the app to your device and log in to ensure that you can open the documents.
Alternatively, these documents can be accessed on the Pinyon Public website: View Documents on Pinyon Public
Drew Stroberg
216 N. Colorado
Gunnison, CO 81230
970-642-4445
dstroberg@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/8/2016