Decision Memo Completed

Wallow Fire Bark Beetle Prevention Project

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Apache; Greenlee, Arizona Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests All Units

Hand-staple pheromone tags to trees burned in Wallow Fire in MSO habitat (1,200 ac) and 3 campgrounds (426 ac) to prevent bark beetle attacks. Funnel trap monitoring (24 acres) next to forest roads. Repeat in future years until outbreak subsides

Location

Mexican spotted owl nesting/roosting habitat selected for treatment on Alpine, Clifton, and Springerville ranger districts to be determined by district biologists

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/21/2014
2
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Wallow Fire Bark Beetle Prevention ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/06/2014
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsAlpine Ranger District; Clifton Ranger District; Springerville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionBig Lake CG = T6N, R28E, Secs. 28, 29, 31, 32, 33; Hannagan CG = T3N, R29E, Sec.3; Gabaldon CG = T6N, R27E, Sec. 10.; Mexican spotted owl habitat scattered on Alpine, Clifton, and Springerville RDs
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plants