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 Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Bonita and Midnight Wildfire Reforestation | Decision Signed Date: 05/21/2025 |
| Forests | Carson National Forest |
| Districts | El Rito Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Bonita - 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 |