Decision Memo Completed

Kemp Mesa Thinning Project

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Black Range Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Kemp Mesa ThinningDecision Signed Date: 12/05/2012 Legal Notice Date: 12/12/2012
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsBlack Range Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 12 S., R. 11 W., sec. 4, 5, 8, & 9
Vegetation management (other than forest products)