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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | National Fire Plan - Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Pinon-Juniper Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/16/2011 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Wilderness Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 14S, R 11W, Sec 17,18,19,20,28,29,30,31,32,33 |