Forest proposes to begin restoration of a mixed-conifer forest to historic conditions. This will reduce fire behavior (crown fire and fireline intensity) and protect and promote native wildlife habitat.
Location
Pinaleno Mountains north of Stockton Pass (Highway 266) and south of Tripp-Taylor Canyons.
Project timeline
1
NOI in Federal Register
08/03/2007
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/19/2009
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
11/14/2011
4
Decision
10/2011 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Pinaleno Ecosystem Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/31/2011 Legal Notice Date: 11/16/2011 |
| Forests | Coronado National Forest |
| Districts | Safford Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Multiple |