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 Exclusion | 32.12 (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 Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Products Sales; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green) |
| Buzzard Wildfire Salvage, Road Maintenance and Site Preparation for Natural Regeneration or Planting | Decision Signed Date: 11/30/2018 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Reserve Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 6S R 15-17W; T 7S R 15-18; T 8S R 16-18 |