Analysis of 39,000 acres on NF lands east of City of Show Low and north of Pinetop-Lakeside for vegetative thinning and fuel reduction. Project borders 20-25 miles of private lands. This includes the Woolhouse Wildlife Habitat Area.
Location
East of City of Show Low, north of FR45 & FR267, west of Vernon, south of NF boundary & US60.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/31/2011
2
Objection Period Start
08/07/2012
3
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Hfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Timber Mesa/Vernon WUI Fuels Reduction and Forest Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/18/2012 |
| Forests | Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests |
| Districts | Lakeside Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Portions of T9N R22-24E, T10N R22-25E, G & SR BM |