Methodist Mountain Vegetation Treatment
Conifer thinning & removal through mechanical treatments & prescribed burning is proposed in order to 1)diversify forest structure, 2)improve forest & watershed health, 3)improve winter range, and 4)reduce the risk of large wildfires near Salida, CO.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is approx. 2 miles south of Salida, CO on the lower slopes of Methodist Mountain. The project boundaries are BLM Lands and the Rainbow Trail between Poncha Mountain & Silverheels Gulch.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/12/2020 |
| Decision | 05/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (9)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Salida Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Watershed Management; Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Methodist Mountain Vegetation Treatment
Decision Signed Date: 05/24/2022
Forests:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Districts:
Salida Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Chaffee
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Stephanie Shively
5575 Cleora Rd.
Salida, CO 81201
719-523-6591
sshively@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/13/2022