Decision Memo Completed

Section 31 Fuels Reduction

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Navajo, Arizona Black Mesa Ranger District

Fuels reduction around the Heber-Overgaard community and Ricochet/Williams Ranch. Mastication and removal of small trees less than 12" and piling and burning.

Location

South of the Heber-Overgaard community and in the area around Ricochet and Williams Ranch.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/11/2016
2
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Section 31 Fuels ReductionDecision Signed Date: 03/20/2017
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsBlack Mesa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec 5-6, T11N, R17E; Sec 32, T12N, R17E; Sec 1, T11N, R16E; Sec 36, T12N , R16E; Sec 12-13, T11N, R18E; Sec 9 and 18, T11N, R19E; 65RM.
Fuels managementWatershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)