Lake George Area Fuels Management project
The objective is primarily hazardous fuels mitigation through prescribed burning and mechanical thinning. Most locations involve WUI. Other benefits may include firewood generation, minor commercial forest products, and wildlife habitat improvements.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is near Lake George, CO, extending north to Webber Park and south to Fish Creek. Main travel routes are County Roads 77, 90, 92, and Highway 24. The project is located within 11 polys
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/01/2017 |
| Comment Period | 07/01/2017 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/07/2019 |
| Decision | 10/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2019 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
South Park Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Forest Products; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Lake George Area Fuels Management project
Decision Signed Date: 10/01/2019
Forests:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Districts:
South Park Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Park; Teller
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Deanna Engelmann
P.O. Box 219
Fairplay, CO 80440
719-477-4216
dlengelmann@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 10/2/2019