White River Aspen Management Project
The WRNF is proposing to conduct vegetation management activities (mechanical and prescribed fire) within forest stands that contain aspen. Management would improve the resiliency of aspen forests to disturbance agents and improve wildlife habitat.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Treatments could occur in forests containing aspen that area within Forest Plan Management Areas 4.2, 4.23, 4.3, 4.32, 5.12, 5.13, 5.4, 5.41, 5.42, 5.43, 5.5, 7.1, 8.21, 8.25, and 8.32.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/19/2021 |
| Comment Period | 02/19/2021 |
| Objection Period Start | 11/2022 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 03/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
White River National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Fuels Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
White River National Forest All Units
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Eagle; Garfield; Gunnison; Mesa; Moffat; Pitkin; Rio Blanco; Routt; Summit
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Shelby Limberis
900 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970-827-5161
shelby.limberis@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/8/2022