Poncha Timber Management Project
The sanitation units (230 acres) will harvest dead and dying Douglas fir sawtimber and non-sawtimber using ground-based harvesting systems. After commercial harvest is complete, firewood gathering commercial/personal may be allowed.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is located off NFSR 878/BLM 5325 - approximately 8 miles southwest of Salida, CO and approximately 8 miles northeast of the town of Bonanza, CO.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/09/2020 |
| Decision | 02/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Saguache Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Forest Products
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Poncha Timber Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 02/10/2021
Forests:
Rio Grande National Forest
Districts:
Saguache Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Saguache
Legal Land Description:
T.48N., R.8E., sec. 17, 19, 20 and 29, all in NMPM.
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Rachael Sanchez
46525 State Highway 114
Saguache, CO 81149
719-655-6120
rachael.sanchez@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/11/2021