Decision Memo Completed

Wilderness Ranger District PJ Restoration Project

Gila National Forest Grant, New Mexico Wilderness Ranger District

Improve wildlife habitat for mule deer, elk and other native wildlife species and restore historic tree species composition, reduce juniper on the pinyon-juniper grass savanna, reduce understory juniper to achieve healthy woodlands on 5567 ac.

Location

15 separate units ranging from 70 -1535 acres in size north and northeast of Wilderness RD in the Mcknight and Northstar Mesa area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/10/2011
2
Decision
12/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Pinon-Juniper Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/16/2011
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsWilderness Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 14S, R 11W, Sec 17,18,19,20,28,29,30,31,32,33
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management