Decision Memo Completed

Two-Year Chihuahuan Pine Research Study Permit

Coronado National Forest Cochise; Graham; Pima; Santa Cruz, Arizona Coronado National Forest All Units

Two-year special use authorization that involves taking tree cores (wood) from Chihuahua pine (Pinus leiophylla). Maximum sample size is 400 trees, two cores per tree. Field work from May-December 2023 and May-December 2024.

Location

Throughout the Coronado National Forest (forest-wide).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/06/2023
2
Decision
03/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2023 (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
Two-Year Chihuahuan Pine Research Study PermitDecision Signed Date: 03/23/2023
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsCoronado National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management