The Forest is implementing the Travel Management rule, which calls for establishing a system of roads, trails, and areas designated for motorized use; and determining suitable locations for motorized dispersed camping.
Location
This project encompasses the entire Gila National Forest. The Forest is located in the southwest quarter of New Mexico
Project timeline
1
NOI in Federal Register
09/11/2009
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
01/07/2011
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/11/2014
4
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Plan Amendment; Trail Management; Travel Management |
| Record of Decision for Travel Management Gila National Forest | Decision Signed Date: 09/26/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/11/2014 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Gila National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Gila National Forest system lands located within all or portions of Townships: 1S to 22S and Range 8W to 21W |