Rampart Fuel Break
The purpose of this project is to establish and reinforce fuel breaks along roads in high priority areas to reduce the hazard of high-severity wildfires in communities neighboring the project area.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The South Platte and Pikes Peak Ranger Districts would construct a fuel break along the Dump Road, Highway 67, and Rampart Range Road.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/21/2023 |
| Decision | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3(11)
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Rampart Fuel Break
Decision Signed Date: 10/25/2024
Forests:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Districts:
Pikes Peak Ranger District; South Platte Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Douglas; El Paso
Legal Land Description:
T7S R69W S26,27,34,35; T8S R69W S1-3,10,11,14,22,23,26,27,34,35; T9S R69W S2,3,9-11,15,16,21,26-28,34-36; T10S R69W S1,12; T10S R68W S6,7,18; T11S R68W S8,17,20,29,32; T12S R68W S4,5,8; T13S R68W S2,3
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Marlena Polkow
2840 Kachina Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008
303-594-0775
Marlena.Polkow@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/31/2024