Cuchara Hazardous Fuels Reduction
Vegetation treatments are proposed on approximately 3,000 acres of National Forest System Lands in the Spanish Peaks area to reduce hazardous fuels, create a more open forest structure & create fuel breaks near private lands and infrastructure.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is located in the Spanish Peaks area. Treatment units are located adjacent to the town of Cuchara, south and north of the Spanish Peaks Wilderness Area and near Purgatoire CG.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/09/2019 |
| Decision | 06/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (9)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Lead Management Unit:
San Carlos Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Cuchara Hazardous Fuels Reduction
Decision Signed Date: 06/25/2020
Forests:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Districts:
San Carlos Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Huerfano; Las Animas
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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John Baumchen
3028 East Main Street
Canon City, CO 81212
575-374-9652
jbaumchen@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/20/2020