Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Gila National Forest Travel Managment Rule Implementation

Gila National Forest Catron; Grant; Hidalgo; Sierra, New Mexico Gila National Forest All Units

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 AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Plan Amendment; Trail Management; Travel Management
Record of Decision for Travel Management Gila National ForestDecision Signed Date: 09/26/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/11/2014
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsGila National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionGila National Forest system lands located within all or portions of Townships: 1S to 22S and Range 8W to 21W
Recreation managementRoad management