South Rifle Habitat Improvement
Implement wildlife habitat improvements on approximately 6,000 acres across the south side of the Rifle Ranger District. Treatments include cutting sagebrush, oakbrush, and mountain shrub and prescribed fire in aspen, pinyon-juniper, and Douglas fir.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The entire south portion of the Rifle Ranger District (south of I-70). From the Battlements on the west to Uncle Bob Mountain to the south to New Castle on the east.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/23/2014 |
| Comment Period | 01/23/2014 |
| Objection Period Start | 01/23/2014 |
| Decision | 07/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2014 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
West Zone/Rifle Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Decision Notice South Rifle Habitat Enhancement Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/11/2014
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
West Zone/Rifle Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Garfield; Mesa
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Kim Potter
0094 Country Road 244
Rifle, CO 81650
970-625-6860
kmpotter@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/15/2014