The purpose and need of the project is to improve and restore wildlife habitat conditions within approximately 80,000 acres to shift habitat conditions toward the Desired Conditions identified within the Carson National Forest Land Management Plan.
Location
The project is located on the Jicarilla Ranger District of the Carson National Forest in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/14/2022
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (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 | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Jicarilla Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/29/2023 |
| Forests | Carson National Forest |
| Districts | Jicarilla Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |