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Project Details
Watershed Health Outcomes Tracker Larimer Conservation District

Husted Ranch Forest Restoration 2021

Activity
Forest Management
Primary Organization
Larimer Conservation District
Funders
Colorado State Forest Service, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Northern Water, Peaks to People Water Fund
Other Organizations
Fort Collins Conservation District, The Nature Conservancy Colorado
Project Primary Contact
Auston Palenik (Auston.Palenik@co.nacdnet.net)
Project Stage
Implementation
Duration
2020 - 2021
Forest Management
Husted Ranch has experienced a drastic shift from historical reference conditions. Species compositions have shifted from Ponderosa Pine to Douglas-Fir & forest densities have greatly increased. The project area has also experienced Mountain Pine Beetle and mistletoe outbreaks which have adversely affected forest health. Mechanical thinning will be implemented on approximately 193 acres of forested lands to restore the functionality and vigor of the forest and reduce the effects of severe wildfire on the Dry Gulch/Lake Estes drainage. The project is adjacent to treatment planned on the National Forest as part of the Glen Haven Fuel Reduction Project.

Key Accomplishments

  • Fuels Reduction/Forest Restoration: 193.00 acres
  • Active Crown Fire Reduced: 58.00 acres
  • Conditional Reduction in Erosion: 1,119 metric tons
  • Expected Reduction in Erosion : 177 metric tons
  • Conditional Reduction in Sediment Costs to Water Supplies: $7,289.00
  • Expected Reduction in Sediment Costs to Water Supplies: $1,150.00
  • Homes within influence zone of treatments (homes): 65
  • Conditional Reduction in Home Loss Value: $141,366.00
  • Crucial Wildlife Habitat Protected from Wildfire (conditional): 192.00 acres

Project Themes

  • Water Resources and Infrastructure
  • Community Protection and Fire Response
  • Wildlife
Wildfire Risk to Water Supplies Husted Ranch Project
(Timing: Before) (~564 KB)
Credit: Peak to People Water Fund
Wildfire Risk to Water Supplies Husted Ranch Project
Credit: Peak to People Water Fund

Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $721,328.00
Northern Water (Northern Water): $50,000

NRCS EQIP (NRCS): $449,753

TNC AB InBev Funds (Peaks to People): $59,000

Colorado State Forest Service... (CSFS): $162,575

Photos

Predicted Change in Fire Behavior
(Timing: Before) (~23 KB)
Credit: Peak to People Water Fund
Predicted Change in Fire Behavior (Timing: Before)
Credit: Peak to People Water Fund
Husted Ranch Before
(Timing: Before) (~3,380 KB)
Credit: Big Thompson Conservation District
Husted Ranch Before (Timing: Before)
Credit: Big Thompson Conservation District
Husted Ranch During Dec 2020
(Timing: During) (~5,488 KB)
Credit: Big Thompson Conservation District
Husted Ranch During Dec 2020 (Timing: During)
Credit: Big Thompson Conservation District
Husted Ranch July 2021
(Timing: During) (~6,673 KB)
Credit: Peak to People Water Fund
Husted Ranch July 2021 (Timing: During)
Credit: Peak to People Water Fund
Husted Ranch July 2021
(Timing: After) (~6,411 KB)
Credit: Peak to People Water Fund
Husted Ranch July 2021 (Timing: After)
Credit: Peak to People Water Fund

Accomplishments are modeled through Peaks to People’s Watershed Investment Tool and Co-benefits Module. Conditional metrics do not account for the probability of fire. Expected metrics account for the probability the treated area is burned by wildfire. For more information, please visit https://peakstopeople.org/our-solutions/


Project last updated 3/31/2022

The Watershed Health Outcomes Reported is sponsored by the Peaks to People Water Fund.

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