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USFS reports mostly finished prescribed burns, presents five-year timber plan and winter road closures
Summary
USFS Field Manager Nick Mustoe told the board that fall prescribed burns are mostly finished, announced winter gate closures on Cottonwood Road, requested follow-up on Beaver Rim Pit with Montezuma County, and said Transportation Director Kyle Personett presented a five-year timber plan with contract maps and haul routes.
Nick Mustoe, USFS Tres Rios field manager, told the board that "USFS fall prescribed burns are mostly finished," and said the agency will attempt more burning weather permitting. Mustoe announced the Cottonwood Road gates will be closed this winter to reduce hazards after problems during winter 2023–24. He also asked that a commissioner follow up with Montezuma County about the Beaver Rim Pit.
USFS Transportation Director Kyle Personett presented a five-year timber plan and showed a map of logging contract areas with approved or proposed haul routes. The minutes record no formal action by the board on the timber plan during the Oct. 21 meeting.
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