The East Galiuros Habitat Enhancement Project will consist of under-story thinning of encroaching junipers and other vegetation to benefit native oak species, including Emory Oak and preferred winter browse species for deer.
Location
This project is located on the east side of the Galiuro Mountains, east of the Galiuro Wilderness and West of the proclaimed Forest Boundary from Saddle Mtn on the south to Paddy's River on the North.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/16/2023
2
Decision
01/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements |
| East Galiuros Habitat Enhancement Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/03/2024 |
| Forests | Coronado National Forest |
| Districts | Safford Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T11S,R21E, Sec 4,5,6,8,9,10,1516,17,20,21,22,27,28,29; T10S,R21E, Sec 5,6,7,8,17,19,20,29,30,31,32; T10S,R20E, Sec 1,12,13,24,25,26; T9S,R21E, Sec 19,30,31,32; T9S,R20E, Sec 24,25,36 |