Decision Memo Completed

AZGFD Fairchild Draw Elk Exclosure Fence Permit Re-issue

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

To renew a permit issued to Arizona Game and Fish Department to allow the department to maintain an existing elk exclosure in Fairchild Draw. The fence protects approximately 16 acres of wet meadow east of FR115. Proposed term of permit is 20 years.

Location

Black Mesa Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/14/2017
2
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
AZGFD Fairchild Draw Elk Exclosure Fence Permit Re-issueDecision Signed Date: 03/22/2019
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsBlack Mesa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 27 and 34 of T13N, R12E - Gila and Salt River Meridians.
Special use managementWildlife, fish, rare plants