Decision Memo Completed

Bonita and Midnight Wildfire Reforestation

Carson National Forest Rio Arriba, New Mexico El Rito Ranger District

The purpose of this project is to move the Bonita and Midnight wildfire scars toward desired conditions to eventually provide wood products. The Carson NF has identified about 4,450 acres of potential reforestation in these areas.

Location

Bonita is north of the Vallecitos community off Forest Rd. 42. Midnight is north of the El Rito community off Forest Rd. 44.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/03/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Bonita and Midnight Wildfire ReforestationDecision Signed Date: 05/21/2025
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsEl Rito Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionBonita - T27N R7E Sec. 1-4, 10-14, 23-25; T27N R8E Sec. 7-8, 17-20, 29-30; T28N R7E Sec. 33-36 Midnight - T25N R7E Sec. 3-10; T26N R7E Sec. 27-34
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)