The forest is proposing a fuels reduction project to clean up the blowdown of trees that resulted from a windstorm in December 2021. Project objectives are wildfire mitigation, forest health, and firefighter safety.
Location
Proposed treatment units are around the Town of Red River on the Questa Ranger District, as well as areas of the Camino Real Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/19/2024
2
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Windstorm Blowdown Project CE | Decision Signed Date: 06/27/2024 |
| Forests | Carson National Forest |
| Districts | Camino Real Ranger District; Questa Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The legal location involves portions of Sections 28, 32, 33 Township 30N Range 15E; Sections 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Township 29N Range 15E; Sections 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 36 Township |