The project proposes to thin trees and reduce fuel loads around Buck Mountain Lookout Tower to extend the viewshed, improve the ability to detect wildfires and to reduce the threat of fire that could destroy the tower.
Location
Forested stands around Buck Mountain Lookout.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/07/2014
2
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Buck Mountain Lookout Tower Viewshed Project Decision Memorandum | Decision Signed Date: 12/29/2017 |
| Forests | Coconino National Forest |
| Districts | Mogollon Rim Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Buck Mountain LO: T15N, R9E, Sec. 20, SE SE 1/4, G&SRM. |