Decision Memo Completed

2-year Research Permit for Assessing Fire Risk

Coronado National Forest Pima, Arizona Santa Catalina Ranger District

A new research request from a Benjamin Wilder for a 2-year permit. The research conducted will be assessing fire risk at the Sonoran desert grassland and wildland urban interfaces. This work will be conducted in wilderness with no ground disturbance.

Location

Santa Catalina Mountains, Santa Catalina Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/22/2020
2
Decision
10/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
2-year Research Permit for Assessing Fire RiskDecision Signed Date: 10/27/2020
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsSanta Catalina Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management