Decision Memo Completed

Research Permit - Arthropod Biodiversity Assessment of Desert Plants, Sierra Vista Ranger District

Coronado National Forest Santa Cruz, Arizona Coronado National Forest All Units

Five year permit to study arthropod biodiversity in Sotol (dasylirion wheeleri) and in mistletoe (phoradendron) species by carefully examining sotol and mistletoe of varying growth and decay for presence of arthropods.

Location

Huachuca Mountains, Patagonia Mountains, Canelo Hills, Whetstone Mountains.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/28/2023
2
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2023 (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
Research Permit - Arthropod Biodiversity Assessment of Desert Plants, Sierra Vista Ranger DistrictDecision Signed Date: 10/30/2023
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsSierra Vista Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 22S, R 20E, Section 34 T 21S, R 18E, Section 36 T 22S, R 18E, Section 7
Special use management