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Commissioners review request to support 400-acre ponderosa treatment around House Creek
Summary
The Dolores Watershed Collaborative sought a county letter of support for a Forest Service-coordinated mechanical treatment on about 400 acres of ponderosa to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk; commissioners asked for clarification on unit selection and timing.
James Dietrich asked the board for a letter of support for a Dolores Watershed Collaborative proposal to coordinate with the U.S. Forest Service on treatments on roughly 400 acres of ponderosa pine near House Creek. He said the area is rated as poor for fire-effects and fire-regime conditions and that the treatment would improve forest and watershed health.
Dietrich described the work as primarily mechanical with some planned follow-up burning under an overall prescription; he said the 400 acres represent multiple units within the larger timber-sale planning area. Commissioners asked how the acreage was selected and expressed a desire to ensure that mitigation workshops and neighbor outreach precede any burning.
Staff said this request involves outside grant funding and that no county funds were requested. Commissioners took the request under advisement and did not vote at the meeting; staff will return with any recommended language for a support letter if requested.
