The project includes implementing measures to decommission 62 miles of roads, restore road-impacted resources to productivity, and return former roadbeds to a more natural appearance. These roads have been previously closed.
Location
The proposed roads are located within the Big Burro Mountain Unit of the Silver City Ranger District, south of Silver City, NM
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/24/2018
2
Decision
09/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Big Burro Roads Decommissioning Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/21/2018 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Silver City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |