Derby Mesa Project
Restore ponderosa pine forests to Fire Regime Condition Class I. Improve habitat for species dependent on ponderosa pine forests. Reintroduce surface fire to ponderosa pine ecosystems. Reduce pinon/juniper encroachment from sagebrush communities.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is located on Derby Mesa, west of Burns, Colorado on the Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/04/2020 |
| Decision | 10/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (9)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Lead Management Unit:
White River National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Grazing Management; Forest Products
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Derby Mesa Project
Decision Signed Date: 10/21/2020
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
East Zone/Eagle Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Eagle
Legal Land Description:
T.2S, R.86W, Sections 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 36
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Brett Crary
900 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970-328-5899
brett.crary@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/21/2020