Lincoln National Forest — Project Detail

Tularosa Basin Telephone Company (TBTC) has submitted an application to install 3.5 miles of buried fiber optic line along NM Highway 37 on NFS lands.

Installation of large wood structures in three drainages using dead-standing trees as source material. To view documents related to this project, please copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/tmcn8wsl868rzro7kn2pjlb0dmlmuece.

Implementation of soil stabilization, wildlife habitat improvements, rangeland improvements, vegetation treatments, fuelwood collection, prescribed fire, and selective herbicide applications on 197,956 acres of the Guadalupe Ranger District.

The Forest is proposing to make a decision on a proposal from the Chippeway Park Water Association (CPWA) to install community water tanks at a higher elevation on National Forest System lands.

The purpose of this project is to reduce pinon-juniper and conifer encroachment within the grasslands for approximately 4,520 acres to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuel build-up.

Proposing vegetation treatments on 598 acres within the McBride Fire scar east of Ruidoso, NM. Project activities would include mechanical and manual vegetation treatments to reduce combustible fuels and to create optimal reforestation conditions.

Lincoln National Forest is proposing to construct a metal pipe and barbed-wire fence near Nogal Peak trailhead. The fence would be located along and outside of the White Mountain Wilderness boundary and would be 216 feet long.

The Forest Service proposes to construct a permanent fence exclosure around a small population of the Endangered Prickly Poppy population located in the upper portion of Alamo Canyon. The proposed site will be approximately 1 acre.

Canceled: Reviewing Proposed Action

The Lincoln National Forest is proposing that the Secretary of Interior to withdraw approximately 28,513 acres of National Forest System lands south of Queen, NM from mineral exploration and development for 20 years, subject to valid existing rights.

Continue livestock grazing on the Escondido Allotment. There is a need to gather more information to develop a modified proposed action.

Reconstruction of the main Cedar Creek Trailhead which would include expanding and surfacing the parking areas and installing two restrooms, utility lines, and other features. Planning to construct a vented ford water crossing across Cedar Creek.

Installation of stream and wetland restoration structures such as beaver dam analogues, Zuni bowls (a step-pool pond feature), one-rock dams, woody debris in channels, and other grade control structures along approx. 1 mile of stream channel.

Purpose is to improve water availability and riparian habitat for wildlife. We propose to restore the existing wetland to improve its function and replace the existing fence to prevent livestock from accessing the wet meadow.

The Forest Service proposes to construct temporary exclosures to improve and enhance Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly habitat. The purpose of this proposed action is to protect existing habitat and enhance by revegetating with native plant

Continuation of livestock grazing on the San Andres Allotment.

Activities on approx. 0.5 mile of stream channel including the construction of Zuni bowls, worm ditches, media lunas, one-rock dams, flow-splitters, beaver dam analogues, and other grade control structures such as using woody debris.

Ski Apache proposes to bore four vertical holes to a depth of 30 feet below ground level to collect soil samples and complete three of the borings as groundwater monitoring wells if groundwater is encountered.

Proposing to open a new mineral materials pit on Forest Road 338 and allow the Lincoln County Road Department to excavate, crush, and utilize the mineral material for road maintenance activities on National Forest System roads and county roads.

Proposing to (1) construct a new trailhead, (2) reclaim a user-created parking lot, (3) construct a new trail bridge, (4) construct a new parking area on the west side of Cedar Creek Drive, and (5) construct trails within the Cedar Creek area.

Proposing to open a new mineral materials pit on Forest Road 489 and allow the Lincoln County Road Department to excavate, crush, and utilize the mineral material for road maintenance activities on National Forest System roads and county roads.

To restore stream channel form/function and adjacent riparian habitat in Philadelphia Canyon, Lincoln National Forest Smokey Bear Ranger District proposes to install erosion control features within and adjacent to the drainage channel.

Proposing to reopen a mineral materials pit on Forest Road 443B and allow the Lincoln County Road Department to excavate, crush, and utilize the mineral material for road maintenance activities on National Forest System roads and county roads.

U.S. Forest Service (USFS) plans to cut and remove dead trees within 10 acres near Gavilan Road and Warrior Drive. To help accomplish this action, USFS may open the area to commercial and/or personal timber and fuelwood sales.

U.S. Forest Service is considering allowing Otero County Electric Co-Op to replace a section of powerline that follows Forest Road 117 up to Monjeau Lookout. Electric lines, poles, and other equipment in the corridor would be replaced.

U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is proposing to remove hazard trees impacted by the 2022 McBride Fire on approximately 10 acres near Gavilan Road and Warrior Drive. USFS may open the area to commercial and/or personal timber and fuelwood sales.

The Forest Service proposes to construct permanent fences to protect and improve the Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly habitat. The purpose of this proposed action is to protect existing habitat with permanent fencing and enhance the habitat

Project cancelled to reevaluate the effectiveness of the activities considered.

U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is proposing to reconstruct a post and pole fence that was burned in the 2022 McBride Fire, which deterred off-road travel on Blue Lake. USFS also plans to expand the previous fence footprint to encircle the wetland area.

Village of Ruidoso proposes to expand an existing building which houses water monitoring equipment in the North Fork Eagle Creek wellfield. The 7.3' x 7.3' building would double in size. Total surface disturbance would be less than 0.5 acres.

Forest Service proposing to install American Kestrel nest boxes on trees or wooden posts within the Smokey Bear Ranger District.

The Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to open 148 acres of pinyon-juniper woodland to commercial and/or personal fuelwood harvesting, and perform manual and mechanical thinning on an additional 50 acres.

Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to implement vegetation treatments (e.g., felling trees on the contour, mastication, etc.) to prepare a portion of the McBride Fire scar for future reforestation activities.

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to sale timber products from 233 acres within the McBride fire scar.

Proposing to reopen a mineral materials pit on Forest Road 5620 and allow the Lincoln County Road Department to excavate, crush, and utilize the mineral material for road maintenance activities on National Forest System roads and county roads.

The purpose of this project is to increase long distance recreational opportunities for forest users. The Forest Service proposes to connect a segment of the Rails to Trails' trail with the proposed connector trail, approx. 5.18 miles, to form a loop

The Forest Service proposes to mechanically treat 667 acres to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuel laddering stands. The proposed mastication will target removal of smaller and younger trees less than 9 inches in diameter that have developed.

Application to install 980 feet of overhead powerline from National Forest System lands to private land.

Village of Ruidoso is proposing to install flood control structures within the Gavilan Canyon drainage on National Forest System lands to control future flooding and debris flow from the McBride Fire burn scar.

The proposed action is to install a new trick tank and associated infrastructure to improve wildlife habitat by providing additional dual use water source for wildlife and livestock.

The proposed action is to construct a new storage tank on approximately 10 miles of above ground replacement pipeline. The pipeline would begin on the Agua Chiquita allotment and end on the Carrissa allotment.

Removal of sawtimber and piling of activity-generated slash within approx. 250-acre project area.

To provide reliable water sources and distribute wildlife and cattle across the landscape, the USFS is proposing to install water pipelines, water troughs, and water storage tanks within the Arroyo Seco grazing allotment.

To provide inclusive recreational experiences in the Smokey Bear Ranger District, the USFS is proposing to install a new trail or reconstruct an existing trail and trailhead parking area to comply with Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines.

To improve riparian habitat and prevent further incision/erosion, the USFS is proposing to plant native plant species and install beaver dam analogs, one-rock dams, and other erosion control features within Grindstone Canyon.

To provide a reliable water source and better distribute wildlife and livestock, the USFS is proposing to install a water well, water pipeline, water storage tanks, and water troughs in the Latham grazing allotment.

The Sacramento District of the Lincoln National Forest is proposing to connect the south and north trailhead of the Grandview Trail (T130) to create a continuous loop. The connector trail will be approximately 0.48 miles.

Reclosure of an Abandoned Mineland feature that had been reopened due to vandalism. Adit will be closed with bat-friendly gating to prevent human entry in order to protect bat habitat from human disturbance and to provide for public safety.

To improve riparian habitat, including fish habitat, the Lincoln National Forest Smokey Bear Ranger District plans to install stream restoration structures and implement vegetation plantings along Eagle Creek.

The Lincoln National Forest Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to install a post and pole fence around an existing 3-acre wetland feature located on Grindstone Mesa to exclude feral horses, but allow wildlife utilization.

Fuel treatments in pinyon-juniper dominated woodlands, approximately 2,100 acres. Prescribed fire will be used after fuel treatments are complete.

The Otero County Electric Co-Op has a need to remove trees that are deemed a potential hazard to the transmission lines. Activities include felling trees, sawtimber, and piling of activity slash within the 23-acre project area.

WUI fuels reduction, wildlife habitat restoration, watershed improvement

Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 58 acres of pinon and juniper woodland for wildlife habitat and timber stand improvement. The purpose of this project is to thin excess standing pinyon and juniper.

Reauthorize livestock grazing on the Skinner Allotment.

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 234 acres of pinon and juniper woodland Just off of Forest road 120B for wildlife habitat and timber stand improvement.

This project proposes to treat approximately 72 acres of ponderosa pine on Carrizo Mountain near Outlaw Canyon, while providing forest products. This stand is significantly composed of young, overstocked small diameter ponderosa pine.

Reopen 6 existing gravel pits across the Forest for admin use to excavate, crush and stockpile rock for future road maintenance; 1 pit on the Smokey Bear RD, 2 on the Sacramento Ranger RD and 3 on the Guadalupe RD. Excavation to be completed in 1 yr.

Environmental analysis for the continuation of grazing authorization.

Himalayan blackberry has become established within the riparian zone and along Trail 68 above Sitting Bull Falls following the Last Chance Fire in 2011. We propose to remove blackberry in the affected area using manual and mechanical methods.

The bridge at the Bluff Springs recreation area is in poor condition and presents a potential safety hazard. We propose to remove the faulty components of the superstructure and replace them.

The proposed action is to install a new trick tank including a catchment pad, storage tank and drinker on the Russia Allotment.

The Sacramento Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest is proposing to construct habitat improvement projects on the Sacramento Grazing Allotment to aid in the protection of New Mexico meadow jumping mouse (NMMJM) critical habitat.

Fencing of approx. 113 acres including construction of permanent fence to replace existing electric fence (13 ac.), and new trap (100 ac.) with handling facilities and a trickle ("trick") tank.

This project will help to restore aspen stands and improve riparian areas and stream channels by installing beaver dam analogs and planting riparian hardwood species along the Big Bear Creek, a tributary to the Rio Bonito.

The Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing changes to the management of lands near Hale Lake that would improve the access to a variety of recreation uses within the Hale Lake area, while addressing issues with travel management and recreation.

The Lincoln National Forest is proposing to restore a wetland that has been modified and is no longer functioning and improve a road crossing to improve water quality and wildlife habitat for a variety of species including federally listed species.

Restoration treatments to address erosion issues in intermittent and ephemeral stream channels and in upland areas along approximately 3 miles of stream channels, equating to approximately 7.25 acres.

The Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to authorize the treatment of an approximately 90,750 acre are for habitat improvement, including mechanical treatment, prescribed fire, and cut-stump herbicide use on juniper.

Complete restoration activities within the Agua Chiquita watershed to reduce nonpoint source pollution and reduce the amount of sediment in the water, which currently exceeds standards.

White Sands Missile Range has applied to continue the use of Mule Peak under a Special Use permit that authorizes the use of public lands for instrumentation and access road.

Issuance of a new 30-year permit to Bell Ranch Joint Venture for continued operations and maintenance of a spring development and water transmission line.

Duplicate of project #50504

The Sacramento Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest is proposing to construct habitat improvement projects on the Agua Chiquita Grazing Allotment to aid in the protection of New Mexico meadow jumping mouse (NMMJM) critical habitat.

Installation of new range improvements as follows: 3 - 3,000-gallon storage tanks and associated 3 drinkers with 1 mile of approximately 1.25-inch polyethylene pipeline.

Contruct a trailhead at Sawmill Canyon to provide additional access to the Grindstone Mesa hiking and biking trails.

This project will restore existing water diversion ditches, and possibly install new ditches, that provide water to the Juniper Lake seasonal water source. This will increase the duration of the year that water is available to wildlife and livestock

Permit to authorize the creation of a driveway to allow access to Tract A2 off of NM Highway 37 near Nogal NM. This driveway will be the main access to private land. approximately 1 acre will be impacted.

This project will restore existing water diversion ditches, and possibly install new ditches, that provide water to the Bullis Lake seasonal water source. This will increase the duration of the year that water is available to wildlife and livestock.

This project will install 6 water storage points and 4 wildlife friendly troughs, with 6 miles of pipeline and 2 solar pumping stations to provide year round water to wildlife and livestock. Water will come from existing wells.

This project will install one trick tank to provide an extended supply of rain water to wildlife in a remote portion of the district.

Forest Service proposes clearing of down trees and tread improvement (e.g., water bars, raising/lowering trail, removing obstacles (vegetation)) on 12 trails totaling 31.6 miles. All activity will be within preexisting trail alignment/footprint.

Restoration of ~2 miles of stream and within ~15 acres of meadow. Activities include erosion control, arresting head-cuts, installation of Beaver Dam Analogues to improve riparian habitat, and the closure of a user created road in the stream bottom.

The purpose of the action is to allow the Astrophysical Research Consortium to construct a new enclosure to house 5 new telescopes, a control room/computer center, and associated utility line. This would impact less than 1/8 of an acre.

Activities include continued operations and maintenance of an existing stellar observatory on 7 acres under a new 30-year term permit.

Forest Service proposes clearing of down trees and tread improvement (e.g., water bars, raising/lowering trail, removing obstacles (vegetation)) on the Rim Trail (T105; 30.5 miles). All activity will be within preexisting trail alignment/footprint.

Forest Service proposes clearing of down trees and tread improvement (e.g., water bars, raising/lowering trail, removing obstacles (vegetation)) on 18 trails totaling 53.8 miles. All activity will be within preexisting trail alignment/footprint.

Replacement (i.e. one-for-one) of existing nonfunctioning pipeline, storage tanks, and drinkers

Otero County Electric Cooperative (OCEC) has applied to construct 4,400 feet of underground single-phase powerline along Forest Service Road 564 (Telephone Canyon) to a new customer in Telephone Canyon.

Proposal for handling facilities; exact facilities design to be completed in conjunction with the permittee. Facility design may include sorting and holding area(s), loading chute, holding trap, and drift fence. Total area should not exceed 0.5 acre.

Forest Service is proposing to conduct improvements (e.g. removal and replacement) on an existing radio facility located on Sacramento Peak. The action is needed to bring the site into compliance current guidance and ensure proper protection.

Proposal for setting three to four small drinkers (approximately 3-feet diameter tanks) in mid/west side of Russia Canyon allotment and one watering facility in Clayton pasture.

The Forest Service is responding to a request from Southern Rockies to continue operations of the organization camp. The Forest Service proposes to issue a new 10-year term permit for continued use of existing authorized facilities and activities.

Proposal to upgrade existing electrical service, in part: approx. 200 feet of single-phase primary, single phase primary dip, approx. 10 feet of underground primary, padmount transformer, and 3 underground services approx. 10 feet each.

The Heritage Office plans to co-host the 2018 Pecos Conference on the Lincoln National Forest at Sunspot, New Mexico.

Issue permit for transfer of ownership.

Proposal to authorize Ski Apache to conduct hazardous fuels reduction and hazard tree removal on steep slope areas of the ski resort that were damaged during the 2012 Little Bear Fire. Proposal includes a project-specific Forest Plan amendment.

Analysis for special use permit re-issuance associated with Municipal Water Supply for the Village of Ruidoso, NM.

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to authorize the replacement of two communications towers at Summit Peak to provide the area with improved communications.

Continue livestock grazing on the Scott Able Allotment(proposal originally listed with the Escondido and San Andres Allotments).

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to authorize Lincoln County Emergency Services to construct a tower that can serve the area by providing communications during local emergencies.

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to place a gate and/or large boulders at the end of Forest Road 163 in Copeland canyon in order to prevent motorized entry into the Capitan Mountains Wilderness.

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to authorize the Lincoln County Road Department to manage three existing gravel pits for the extraction of gravel to be used on county maintained system roads on the district.

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to place a gate and/or large boulders at the forest boundary along Perk Ridge to prevent entry by ATV's and other vehicles via an unauthorized, user created route.

The Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District is proposing to authorize the installation of 3 water storage locations with 7 water troughs to provide permanent, yearlong waters to wildlife and livestock on the McCollaum allotment.

This dirt tank will collect rainwater during the monsoon season to serve as a water point for wildlife and livestock that will help distribute animals across the landscape

The Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District is proposing to authorize the installation of three water troughs and storage tanks, to provide permanent, yearlong waters to wildlife and livestock in the area of Dark Canyon/ Soldier Springs.

The Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to remove sediment from underneath the 107C bridge near South Fork Campground that has built up as a result of the Little Bear Fire, in order to allow for the safe passage of water in a high flow event.

The purpose of this proposal is to harvest 40 acres of timber for a commercial logging operation. This project would aid in landscape restoration and fuels reduction. This project would also assist with industry needs.

Reconstruction and expansion of an existing 26-acre riparian exclosure to address resource concerns caused by feral horses in federally listed species habitat.

Cancelled -- project scope to be determined after National Science Foundation completes their EIS for disposition of Sacramento Peak Observatory facilities.

The proposed action is to clean out old dirt tanks in Wayland canyon that were not previously recorded on the permit. An excavator would be used to clean out the dirt tanks.

Actions would include the installation of a generator (Genarac SD080-80kW) utilizing a 131bhp internal combustion engine and a 300 gallon diesel fuel tank at an existing tower at Long Ridge.

The proposed action is to replace an existing pipeline and associated watering facilities and nonfunctional pasture division fence.

Replace ~12 miles of overhead line with buried line (24 inches wide by 52 inches deep)and new overhead line to provide safer and more reliable service.

Construct a 0.16 mile shortcut to Bridal Veil Falls. This project was originally included under Project #53285 during scoping, but was then placed under a different project number for clarification since the projects are separate projects.

Part 1- construct 13.51 miles of 4 primitive trails from the tip of the Switchback trail to the Fresnal Road. This project originally included Part 2 and Part 3. Part 2 is on hold and a new separate project number was created for Part 3 #59470.

The US Army Corps of Engineers is operating under an expired term permit that was issued in 1955 and was authorized from White Sands Missile Range to construct, operate, and maintain the frequency monitoring station.

There is a need to improve water availability and improve grazing distribution by providing additional water sources. The proposed action is to T off .5 mile of above ground pipeline from an existing drinker located in handling facilities.

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to reclaim a user created road and restore the meadow in Benado Gap. Restoration efforts would allow for the recovery of damaged soils and vegetation.

The Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District is proposing to authorize the installation of six water troughs and water storage tanks to provide permanent, yearlong waters to wildlife and livestock in the area of Black River canyon.

The Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District is proposing to authorize the installation of 6 water troughs and 7 water storage tanks to provide permanent, yearlong waters to wildlife and livestock on the Board Tree / Last Chance allotment.

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 269 acres of pinon and juniper woodland northeast of the Capitan Mountains for wildlife habitat and timber stand improvement.

The Lincoln National Forest is proposing to close the entrance to a small cave to protect unique habitat and cultural resources from damage. The cave is small enough that it does not provide caving recreation opportunities.

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to improve the trailheads at the entrance to the Cedar Creek and Perk Canyon trails.

The Lincoln National Forest (LNF) is proposing to authorize a forest wide approach to managing aspen stands. This project will improve the viability of existing aspen stands, and restore stands to suitable areas.

The Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District is proposing to authorize the installation of 9 water troughs and 4 water storage tanks, to provide permanent, yearlong waters to wildlife and livestock on the Montgomery allotment.

The Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District is proposing to authorize the installation of 6 water troughs and their storage tanks to provide permanent, yearlong waters to wildlife and livestock in the Red Lake/ Turkey Canyon area.

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately two acres of pinon and juniper woodland on Sunset Mesa for a fuel reduction buffer and timber stand improvement.

Project cancelled -- The Lincoln National Forest is proposing to authorize the Fort Bliss to conduct High Altitude Mountain Environment Training Strategy (HAMETS) helicopter operations, including helicopter landings on the Lincoln National Forest

Reconstruction of 3 miles of pipeline and the repair of a preexisting spring diversion to provide waters to wildlife and livestock. See "other project information" for additional project description.

The proposed action uses a combination of mechanical thinning and prescribed fire on approximately 3,642 acres of National Forest and City of Alamogordo lands in order to reduce the threat of high intensity wildfires and promote healthy watersheds.

Issuance of a new special use permit for continued use and maintenance of the site. The new permit would replace an outdated permit. All facilities are existing and no new facilities would be authorized from this action.

The Lincoln National Forest is proposing to treat acres in and adjacent to the Tucson Mountain allotment using prescribed fire, mechanical thinning, and wildlife friendly fencing for wildlife habitat and timber stand improvement.

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 72 acres of pinon and juniper woodland northeast of Carrizo Peak for wildlife habitat and timber stand improvement through a commercial fuelwood contract.

Construct a gate at the entrance pit of Cave 023. Gate would bar unauthorized access while still allowing for entry by those with a valid LNF cave entry permit. Gate will protect unique cave habitat and resources while still allowing wildlife entry.

Re-issue special use permit for operation and maintenance of existing pipeline in Alamo Caballero and Gordon Canyons.

The proposed action was to install a new trick tank including a catchment pad, storage tank and drinker within the Russia Canyon Grazing Allotment. The project has been cancelled due to resource conflicts at the proposed project site.

Issuance of a new special use permit for continued use and maintenance of the treatment facility. The new permit would replace an outdated permit. All facilities are existing and no new facilities would be authorized from this action.

Maintenance treatments for previous vegetation improvement projects that were completed under existing NEPA decisions. This will affect previous projects at various locations across the forest.

The Lincoln National Forest is proposing to conduct maintenance thinning and prescribed fire on 1,349 acres of pinyon pine/juniper that was treated in the past through mechanical grubbing/pushing and prescribed fire.

The Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 522 acres in the area east of Jack's Peak using prescribed fire and mechanical thinning for timber stand and wildlife habitat improvement.

Construct approximately 300 feet of primary overhead line, and 2 new poles with guy wires to supply power to operate a well that supplies water for livestock and wildlife on a grazing allotment.

Issuance of a new special use permit for continued use and maintenance of telecommunication lines forest-wide. The new permit would replace the existing permits. All facilities are existing and no new facilities would be authorized from this action

The current bridge on Perk Canyon is old and needs replacement. The bridge would be replaced with a culvert that is appropriate for the size of the drainage and expected vehicle weight. The road at the work site may be closed during construction.

This project will deepen one existing wetland from three to six additional feet and create four additional wetlands in the vicinity of Lucas Wells Canyon.

Issuance of a new special use permit for continued use and maintenance of the existing site. The new permit would replace an outdated permit. All facilities are existing and no new facilities would be authorized from this action.

Repair a large headcut in Wills Canyon, which will improve the condition of the stream, reduce erosion, and prevent the neighboring road (D18) from being damaged, which is likely if the headcut goes unrepaired.

New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse Habitat Improvement in the Bluff Springs Recreation Area

Reroute approximately 1/4 mile of trail out of floodplain.

New non-motorized trail would be constructed to connect Trail 215 to Trail 68 to create another loop in the existing Stack loop trail system.

Realign a portion of the South Fork Trail (Trail 19), to relocate the trailhead, and to clear burned timber from approximately one mile of South Fork Trail between the trailhead and the White Mountain Wilderness boundary.

The Lincoln National Forest is proposing to plant native trees in areas showing slow natural recovery following disturbance events.