Divide Salvage
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 along Forest Road 787 just north of the Continental Divide approximately 34 air miles south of Gunnison, Colorado.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/30/2015 |
| Decision | 04/2017 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2017 (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:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Forest Products
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Divide Salvage
Decision Signed Date: 04/17/2017
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Districts:
Gunnison Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Saguache
Legal Land Description:
Section 12, Township 44 North, Range 2 East, and Section 7, Township 44 North, Range 3 East, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Saguache County, Colorado.
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Drew Stroberg
216 N. Colorado
Gunnison, CO 81230
970-642-4445
dstroberg@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/19/2017