Decision Memo Completed

Flagstaff Ranger District Christmas Tree Program

Coconino National Forest Coconino, Arizona Flagstaff Ranger District

Issuance of up to 200 Christmas tree permits in two designated areas to remove pinyon that is encroaching upon grasslands areas on the Flagstaff Ranger District

Location

North area runs from Hwy89 west to Hwy 180 north tothe Forest Boundary and south to FSR 552 - FSR 418/419. Southern area is located in the Winona area south of the I-40E frontate road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/24/2018
2
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Products Sales
Flagstaff Ranger District Christmas Tree ProgramDecision Signed Date: 10/22/2018
ForestsCoconino National Forest
DistrictsFlagstaff Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsSpecial use management