Decision Memo Completed

Salt Lick Landscape Project

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Reserve Ranger District

Treat approx. 4840 ac of historic grassland habitat being encroached by pinon juniper and ponderosa pine. Provide a wider corridor between Collins Park & Plains of St. Augustin to facilitate pronghorn antelope movement and habitat restoration.

Location

Project is located primarily on the Y Canyon grazing allotment on the Reserve Ranger Distrct

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/12/2016
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (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
Salt Lick Landscape ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/20/2017
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsReserve Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT7S R15W Sec 9 and 16-20; T7S R16W Sec 13-15 and 21-27
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)