Decision Memo Completed

Research Permit - Blue Mason Bee, Santa Catalina

Coronado National Forest Pima, Arizona Santa Catalina Ranger District

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 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 - Blue Mason Bee, Santa CatalinaDecision Signed Date: 03/25/2025
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsSanta Catalina Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S R16E S14 - Santa Catalina
Special use management