Forest Health - Vallecito-Piedra Integrated Vegetation Management Project.
The proposed action is to utilize a combination of mechanical treatment, hand treatment, prescribed fire and managed natural ignitions on approximately 80,334 acres for the purposes of improving ecosystem diversity and resilience, and for supporting fire on the landscape. All public comment periods are now closed.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Lands from the Vallecito area on the west to the Piedra River on the east, including Middle Mountain, Beaver Meadows, First Notch.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/06/2016 |
| Comment Period | 09/19/2017 |
| Objection Period Start | 02/03/2018 |
| Decision | 04/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Hfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface; Hfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics)
Lead Management Unit:
Columbine Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) HFRA
Project Purpose:
Grazing Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Biomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Project Decision Information
Vallecito-Piedra Integrated Vegetation Management Project.
Decision Signed Date: 04/05/2018
Forests:
San Juan National Forest
Districts:
Columbine Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Archuleta; Hinsdale; La Plata
Legal Land Description:
T35-37N, R5-7W
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Lance Martin
367 Pearl Street
Bayfield, CO 81122
970-884-2512
lbmartin@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/5/2018