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Impact of logging near Dolores raises concerns about recreation access
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10 years of timber work to overlap popular trail and camping area in Boggy Draw area
Sunday, April 4, 2021 8:33 PM Popular trails in the Boggy Draw system north of Dolores could be affected by increased logging planned for the area. Jim Mimiaga/The Journal The Boggy Draw area will see increased logging in coming years to improve forest health, reduce wildfire danger and support the timber industry. The Journal file Trails in the Boggy Draw area were built by volunteers with the Southwest Colorado Cycling Association.
Timber harvest considered north of Dolores
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Environmental analysis to be released in February
Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 1:19 PM Ponderosa forests north of Dolores could be harvested under a proposed project by the San Juan National Forest. Courtesy of the San Juan National Forest About 27,000 acres of ponderosa forests in the Glade area of Dolores County have been impacted by the roundheaded pine beetle. An increase in timber harvests could help slow the outbreak down, forest officials said. Courtesy of Colorado State Forest
Timber harvest considered north of Dolores Ponderosa forests north of Dolores could be harvested under a proposed project by the San Juan National Forest.