Decision Memo Completed

Research Permit - Jumping spider collecting, Forestwide

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

The collection of paradise spiders (Genus Habronattus) will be collected across the forest. 240 spiders in total will be hand collected.

Location

Researchers will be hiking in specific areas (see map) in Chiricahua, Patagonia, Santa Rita, Pajarito, Santa Catalina, and Galiuro (All districts).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/20/2024
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2025 (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 - Jumping spider collecting, ForestwideDecision Signed Date: 03/18/2025
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsCoronado National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionT23S R12E, S14 - Atasacosa T20S R14E S14 - Mt. Hopkins T19S R14E S14 - Madera Canyon T18S R29E S14 - Turkey Creek T17S R30E S14 - Chiricahua T12S R15E S14 - Santa Catalina T9S R25E S14 - Pinaleno
Special use management