Forest Health - Fosset Gulch/Northern HDs Ecosystem Restoration Project
Thin approximately 3300 acres to alter vegetation to maintain condition classes that support desirable fire behavior, and increase forest and ecosystem diversity and resilience to disturbance. Use prescribed fire on 13,000 acres for same purpose.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Mechanical Treatements in the Fosset Gulch area west of Bayfield. Prescribed fire treatments in much of the HD Mountains area, including Sauls Creek, Armstrong Canyon, and Fosset Gulch areas.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/30/2013 |
| Comment Period | 06/18/2014 |
| Objection Period Start | 09/26/2014 |
| Decision | 01/2015 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2015 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Columbine Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Biomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green)
Project Decision Information
Fosset Gulch/Northern HDs Ecosystem Restoration Project
Decision Signed Date: 01/05/2015
Forests:
San Juan National Forest
Districts:
Columbine Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Archuleta; La Plata
Legal Land Description:
T34-35N, R5-6W
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Craig Sullivan
367 Pearl Street
Bayfield, CO 81122
970-884-1422
cksullivan@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/30/2022