Mechanically thinning approximately 957 acres of pinyon/juniper. The purpose of the project is to maintain meadow and grasslands for elk calving grounds.
Location
Black Range Ranger District, Kemp Mesa
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/25/2012
2
Comment Period
04/25/2012
3
Decision
12/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Kemp Mesa Thinning | Decision Signed Date: 12/05/2012 Legal Notice Date: 12/12/2012 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Black Range Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 12 S., R. 11 W., sec. 4, 5, 8, & 9 |