Decision Memo Completed

Mount Lemmon Tree Planting 2022

Coronado National Forest Pima, Arizona Santa Catalina Ranger District

Planting 43,000 ponderosa pine in 121-acre project area to assist with regeneration after Bighorn Fire. Project area includes Marshall Gulch, Inspiration Rock, and small pockets along Ski Run Rd. Trees will be planted at 10 ft spacing.

Location

Above Marshall Gulch, Below Inspiration Rock, Ridge line by Ski Valley, Small area below Sky Center Observatory

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/23/2022
2
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Mount Lemmon Tree Planting 2022Decision Signed Date: 09/16/2022
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsSanta Catalina Ranger District
Legal Land Description11S, R16E Section 31 T11S, R15E Section 26 and 36
Vegetation management (other than forest products)