Buffalo Pass Timber Stand Improvement and Fuels Reduction
Thin understory trees and prescribe burn to reduce natural and activity fuels and improve forest health. Note: THIS PROJECT WAS FORMERLY TITLED BUFFALO PASS FUELS REDUCTION PROJECT, BUT HAS BEEN RE-NAMED TO BETTER REFLECT PROJECT OBJECTIVES.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
West of Saguache, Colorado, near the Buffalo Pass Campground area.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/01/2007 |
| Comment Period | 04/19/2012 |
| Decision | 05/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2012 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Saguache Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Buffalo Pass Timber Stand Improvement & Fuels Reduction Project
Decision Signed Date: 05/21/2012
Forests:
Rio Grande National Forest
Districts:
Saguache Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Saguache
Legal Land Description:
T45N, R4E, Sec. 2,3,4,9,10,11,14,15,16,21,22,23; T.46 N, R 4 E., Sec 33, 34.
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Sidney Hall
46525 State Highway 114
Saguache, CO 81149
719-852-6205
shall@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 10/6/2021