Decision Memo Completed

Trujillo Thinning for Wildlife Habitat Improvement

Gila National Forest Sierra, New Mexico Black Range Ranger District

Thin dense stands of pinyon/juniper to create openings in the canopy to promote increased herbaceous growth.

Location

Project area is located at south end of Black Range, south of the town of Kingston.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/07/2014
2
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Trujillo Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/21/2014
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsBlack Range Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.16S., R. 8S., section 27 is center of project area.
Wildlife, fish, rare plants