Decision Memo Completed

Indian Peak Prescribed Fire

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Black Range Ranger District

Improve timber stand and wildlife habitat by prescribed fire and mechanized equipment (chainsaw, mower, dozer, etc), to restore habitat and reduce future wildfire risk by improving watershed resiliency.

Location

Project area is located northeast of Beaverhead work center

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2018
2
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2019 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Indian Peaks Fuels & Vegetation ManagementDecision Signed Date: 11/21/2018
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsBlack Range Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8S R11W, T8S R12W, T9S R11W, T9S R12W, T10S R11W, and T10S R12W
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management