Thin trees and shrubs to improve wildlife habitat, and use prescribed fire to reduce hazardous fuels on approx. 600 acres. This is a joint project with the Rio Grande National Forest which will issue a decision for the remaining 3,100 acre
Location
The 600 acre New Mexico section is within the northeast portion of the district, north of Forest Road 75
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/18/2013
2
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Bighorn/Stateline Wildlife Habitat and Timber Stand Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 11/10/2014 |
| Forests | Carson National Forest |
| Districts | Tres Piedras Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 32N, R. 7E, Sections 20-23, 28 |