Decision Memo Completed

Horton Fire Restoration

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

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 Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Horton Fire Restoration Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 06/17/2024
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsAlpine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels management