Decision Memo Completed

Deep Creek PJ Treatment

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Glenwood Ranger District

Remove pinyon, juniper, and oak from up to 1000 acres ofinvaded grassland and reduce tree density within up to 174ac of woodland to improve forage for wildlife (elk).

Location

Glenwood RD, GilaNF, Deep Creek

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/15/2010
2
Comment Period
07/18/2013
3
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Deep Creek Pinon-Juniper Treatment ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/20/2013 Legal Notice Date: 08/21/2013
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsGlenwood Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9s, R19w, sec 31-32; T10s, R 19w, sec 4-8
Wildlife, fish, rare plants