South Gore Vegetation Management
The South Gore Vegetation Management Project is designed as a response to the Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) epidemic and has been proposed to increase the pace of restoration and resiliency of National Forest System lands.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is located on the Yampa Ranger District in Routt and Grand Counties, Colorado along Hwy 134, also known as Gore Pass.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/04/2025 |
| Decision | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (5)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Lead Management Unit:
Yampa Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Timber Sales (Salvage)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
South Gore Vegetation Management
Decision Signed Date: 11/24/2025
Forests:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Districts:
Yampa Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Grand; Routt
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Samuel Hahn
300 Roselawn Ave
Yampa, CO 80483
970-870-2263
Samuel.Hahn@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/25/2025