Decision Memo Completed

Glenwood Closure of Illegal Routes into Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Glenwood Ranger District

There are multiple locations where illegal motorized intrusions are occurring in Wilderness & wilderness study areas, threatening wilderness character and quality. Proposal is block motor vehicle intrusions using one or more methods of barrier types.

Location

Areas around Blue Range Wilderness, Gila Wilderness, Hell Hole and Lower San Francisco Wilderness Study Areas

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/12/2016
2
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Special Area Management; Wilderness Management
Glenwood Closure of Illegal Routes into Wilderness and Wilderness Study AreasDecision Signed Date: 02/17/2017
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsGlenwood Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road managementRecreation managementSpecial area management