Decision Memo Completed

Buzzard Wildfire Salvage, Road Maintenance and Site Preparation for Natural Regeneration or Planting

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Reserve Ranger District

The project includes a combination of salvage of timber, roadside hazard tree mitigation, and site preparation for natural regeneration with the option of planting across the high and moderate fire severity areas of the Buzzard Wildfire.

Location

The project encompasses the 2018 Buzzard Wildfire burned area. Main access is FR233 and FR94. The salvage sale area is located in T 6S R 16W Sections 33&34; T 7S R 16W Sections 3&4

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/10/2018
2
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Products Sales; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Buzzard Wildfire Salvage, Road Maintenance and Site Preparation for Natural Regeneration or PlantingDecision Signed Date: 11/30/2018
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsReserve Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 6S R 15-17W; T 7S R 15-18; T 8S R 16-18
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Road managementForest products