Restoration work proposed for this project in the moderate and high severity burned areas includes salvage logging as site prep for planting, tree planting of native species, and planting of riparian species as deemed feasible.
Location
The affected area includes the high and moderate severity burned areas of the fire scar from south of FS-26 road to the FS-576 road. Bounded by FS-24 road to the west and US Hwy 191 to the East.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/29/2023
2
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Horton Fire Restoration Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 06/17/2024 |
| Forests | Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests |
| Districts | Alpine Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |