Southwest Blanco Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project
Manage mountain shrub and aspen communities with vegetation management techniques including mechanical treatment, prescribed fire, hand treatments, seeding/planting, and rehabilitation on up to 14,121 acres over a period of 15-20 years
Project Summary
Location Summary:
13 miles south of Meeker, CO in Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties. Treatments would occur within the White River National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan Areas: 5.12, 5.4, 5.41, and 5.43
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/26/2024 |
| Decision | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2026 (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:
White River National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Biomass; Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
West Zone/Blanco Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Garfield; Rio Blanco
Legal Land Description:
Sections 7-36, Township 2S, Range 93W; Sections 1-28, Township 3S, Range 93W; Sections 18-34, Township 2S, Range 92W; Sections 2-18, Township 3S, Range 92W; 6th Principal Meridian
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Andre Delcalzo
900 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970-878-6006
Andre.Delcalzo@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/4/2024