Iron Mountain Vegetation Management Project
Treating forests affected by a mountain pine beetle epidemic to create optimum conditions for timber resiliency, growth, and health, reduce large fuels, address dwarf mistletoe infections, and provide commercial forest products.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
27 miles northwest of Steamboat Springs in an area of North Routt County east of Sand Mountain and south of the town of Columbine.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 02/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Lead Management Unit:
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Forest Products
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Districts:
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Routt
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Samuel Hahn
925 Weiss Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-9315
970-870-2263
Samuel.Hahn@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/22/2024