Decision Memo Completed

Wildlife Habitat Planting Project

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Apache; Greenlee, Arizona Springerville Ranger District

ASNFs, Springerville and Alpine Ranger Districts, propose to conduct a series of vegetation plantings designed to enhance habitat for a variety of wildlife species over multiple years.

Location

The project area encompasses many locations on approximately 27,000 acres across the Springerville and Alpine Ranger Districts. Please see attached maps for project locations.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/03/2016
2
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Wildlife Habitat Planting ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/08/2016
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsAlpine Ranger District; Springerville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants