Researchers will deploy a series of small discrete wooden nesting blocks to study the population growth of the solitary common blue mason bee.
Location
Wooden boxes will be discretely attached to dead wood or trees in Windy Point and Molino Basin (Santa Catalina).
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/07/2025
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Research Permit - Blue Mason Bee, Santa Catalina | Decision Signed Date: 03/25/2025 |
| Forests | Coronado National Forest |
| Districts | Santa Catalina Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T12S R16E S14 - Santa Catalina |