Decision Memo Completed

Kwapich 2 Year Research Study Permit for Desert Ant Cricket 2022-2023

Coronado National Forest Cochise, Arizona Coronado National Forest All Units

To study phenotypic plasticity and cryptic speciation in the desert ant cricket, Myrmecophilus manni.

Location

Rustler Park, in the pinewoods along walking paths. Barfoot park, in the pinewoods and along walking paths. FR-42 (Site A), FR-42 (Site B), FR-42 (Site C), north of the Southwestern Research Station.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/01/2022
2
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2022 (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
Kwapich 2 Year Research Study Permit for Desert Ant Cricket 2022-2023Decision Signed Date: 08/26/2022
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsDouglas Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT18S R30E S1, T17S R31E S31, T18S R31E S06, T17S R30E S33
Special use management