The Flagstaff Ranger District is proposing to reduce pinyon and juniper encroachment on grasslands within the northern boundaries of the Forest. Treatments would focus on thinning the encroaching trees followed by broadcast burns.
Location
This project is located in the northwest corner of the Coconino National Forest with the Forest Boundary making up the northern and eastern project boundary.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/25/2019
2
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2019 (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 |
| Decision Memo for North Forest Grassland Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/12/2019 |
| Forests | Coconino National Forest |
| Districts | Flagstaff Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T25N, R5E, Sections 1-4, 9-12, 13-16, 21-24 and T25N, R6E Sections 5-8, 17 and 18 Of the Gila and Salt River meridian |