Decision Memo Completed

Valle Vidal Northeast Prescribed Burn

Carson National Forest Colfax, New Mexico Carson National Forest All Units

A prescribed fire project that will reduce existing hazardous fuel conditions and improve habitat, range, and resource conditions over approximately 21,000 acres in the Valle Vidal.

Location

Access to the project area is principally via Forest Road 1950 and secondary access via Forest Roads 1910 and 1914

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/03/2020
2
Decision
04/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2020 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Valle Vidal Northeast Prescribed BurnDecision Signed Date: 04/13/2020
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsQuesta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT29N R16E Sec 1-3, 11-14, 23-25 T29N R17E Sec 2-20 T30N R16E Sec 25, 36 T30N R17E Sec 20-23, 25-36 and portions thereof
Watershed managementFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)