Aspen-Sopris Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project Supplemental EA
Project modification of the 2011 EA and DN-FONSI adding mastication as treatment method on approximately 7,454 acres of previously analyzed prescribed fire treatment areas within Colorado Roadless areas.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project occurs within portions of the Crystal River Valley, South Thompson Creek, Roaring Fork Valley, and the Fryingpan River Valley.
Project Milestones:
Milestone | Date |
---|---|
Scoping Start | 12/18/2024 |
Comment Period | 12/18/2024 |
Objection Period Start | 03/13/2025 |
Decision | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
Implementation | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
West Zone/Sopris Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
West Zone/Aspen Ranger District; West Zone/Sopris Ranger District; East Zone/Eagle Ranger District; West Zone/Rifle Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Eagle; Garfield; Gunnison; Pitkin
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Philip Nyland
620 Main Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
970-963-2266
philip.nyland@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/13/2025