Baldy Mountain Landscape Resiliency and Habitat Improvement Project
The primary purpose of this project is to move the landscape toward a more natural state and thus improve wildlife habitat for multiple species by implementing mechanical vegetation, hand thinning and prescribed fire treatments.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Project is located on the GMUG, BLM, and the Mullin%u2019s Ranch east of the town of Ridgway and north of the city of Ouray.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/11/2020 |
| Comment Period | 08/11/2020 |
| Objection Period Start | 12/11/2021 |
| Decision | 02/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Ouray Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Baldy Mountain Landscape Resiliency and Habitat Improvement Project
Decision Signed Date: 02/28/2022
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Districts:
Ouray Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Ouray
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Luke Holguin
2505 S. Townsend
Montrose, CO 81401
970-327-4261
luke.holguin@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/28/2022