Decision Memo Completed

Scotia Canyon Road Decommissioning

Coronado National Forest Cochise, Arizona Sierra Vista Ranger District

In 2018, a 1.6-mile section of National Forest System Road (NFSR) 4757 in Scotia Canyon was administratively decommissioned by the Forest Service. We now propose to physically decommission and completely remove and recontour this segment.

Location

National Forest System Road (NFSR) 4757 in Scotia Canyon, beginning at 75 Corral Well and ending at Forest Road 228.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/22/2022
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Species Habitat Improvements
Scotia Canyon Road DecommissioningDecision Signed Date: 04/14/2023
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsSierra Vista Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 10 and 15, T.22S., R.19E.
Road managementWildlife, fish, rare plants