Walton Peak Timber and Fuels Project
Salvage of lodgepole pine on Rabbit Ears Pass, fuels reduction (enhanced protection of communication tower and various structures in and around Rabbit Ears Pass and Walton Peak), and wildlife habitat improvement.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Project will take place on the Routt National Forest from the Eastern summit of Rabbit Ears Pass west to the forest boundary east of Steamboat Springs.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/2011 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 08/2011 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Districts:
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Routt
Legal Land Description:
Townships 5N - 7N, and Ranges 82W - 84W.
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Andy Cadenhead
925 Weiss Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-9315
970-870-2220
acadenhead@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/16/2011