approximately 239 acres within the Allie/Avalanche grazing allotment will treat juniper and pinon pine using mechanized equipment and hand tools, to improve wildlife habitat and provide forage for wildlife and livestock.
Location
project is approximately two miles southwest of The Wilderness District Ranger Station
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/11/2011
2
Decision
01/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Black Mesa Pinon-Juniper Treatment Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/15/2016 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Silver City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T16S, R11W, Sec 19, T16S, 12W, sec 24 |