Decision Memo Completed

Eul and Carracas Rim Restoration Project

Carson National Forest Rio Arriba, New Mexico Jicarilla Ranger District

Reintroduce frequent, low-intensity broadcast prescribed fire concentrating on areas of thick duff and litter to improve conditions conducive to mule deer, elk, and other wildlife.

Location

Western side of northern most portion of the Jicarilla Ranger District on Carracas Mesa

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/25/2011
2
Decision
10/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2011 (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; Species Population Enhancements
Carra cas Rim/Eul Rx (Prescribed) BurnDecision Signed Date: 10/31/2011
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsJicarilla Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT32N, R5W, Sec 11 and 12
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants