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Ironhorse Vegetation Management Strategy
Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Background
- Executive Summary
- Findings
- Recommended Actions
- Location and Characteristics of the Uncompahgre Plateau
- Project Area
- Purpose and Need for a Strategy
- Rationale
- Priorities
- Landscape Objectives
- Goals
III. Anthropogenic Influences and Patterns of Settlement related to the Current Cover Types p. 26 - 38
- Introduction to Human Uses and Values
- Historical Overview
- Mining
- Ranching and Homesteading
- Timber Harvesting
- Recreation/Hunting
- Current Conditions: An Analysis Context for Human Uses
- Watershed
- Soils/Geology
- Vegetation
V. Insect, Disease, Noxious Weeds and Fire p. 86 - 125
- Insect and Disease Status
- Noxious Weeds
- Fuels and Fire Management
VI. Wildlife Habitat and Species p. 126 - 141
- Ponderosa Pine Habitat
- Pinyon-Juniper Woodlands Habitat
- Sagebrush Habitat
- Aquatic Resources
- Plant Species of Concern
Appendices
Appendix A, Recommended Actions p. 143
Appendix B, Soil Characteristics within the Ironhorse Analysis Area p. 204
Appendix C, Soil suitability interpretations for proposed fuels/vegetation
treatments in Ironhorse Analysis Area p.208
Appendix D, Soils in Ironhorse Analysis Area p.211
Appendix E, Ironhorse Soils BLM Portion San Miguel Survey Area p. 213
Appendix F, Soil and Water Best Management practices p. 214
Appendix G, Mosaic Drivers p. 216
Appendix H, West Uncompahgre FMU p. 250
Appendix I, Wildland Urban Interface p. 254
Appendix J, Minimum Travel Time p. 261
Appendix K, Predicted Fire Behavior Associated with Pre- and Post-Treatment of Hazardous Fuels in the Powerline ROW p. 264
Appendix L, Dwarf Mistletoe at Craig Point
and Problems at Sanborn Park, Norwood RD, GMUG p. 266
Appendix M, Wildlife Emphasis Species p. 275
Appendix N, Air Quality p. 283
Appendix O, Literature Cited and References p. 287
Appendix P, Maps p. 293