Hand planting ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir seedlings within portions of the 2011 Osha wildfire area. Trees will be planted in 255 acres of high and moderate burn severity to establish native tree species where no or few trees survived the fire.
Location
Approximately 4 miles east of Penasco, New Mexico on the north side of State Highway 518
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/06/2012
2
Comment Period
12/06/2012
3
Decision
03/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Osha Reforestation Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/01/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/07/2013 |
| Forests | Carson National Forest |
| Districts | Camino Real Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.22N., R.13E., Sect(s) 5, 6, 7, and 8; T.23N., R.13E., Sect 32 |