Decision Memo Completed

Forestwide Five Year Research Permit - Amphibian Communities

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

Studying ranavirus transmission in amphibian communities across the Douglas, Nogales and Safford Ranger Districts of the Coronado National Forest. Study will take place between March 2023-March 2028.

Location

Mountain Ranges: Peloncilo, Chiricahua, Dragoon, Santa Rita, Tumacacori, Pajarito, Winchester, Galiuro, Pinaleno, Santa Teresa.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/24/2023
2
Decision
04/2023 (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
Forestwide Five Year Research Permit - Amphibian CommunitiesDecision Signed Date: 04/20/2023
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsDouglas Ranger District; Nogales Ranger District; Sierra Vista Ranger District; Safford Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management