Decision Memo Completed

Penny Pines Program - Black Range RD

Gila National Forest Sierra, New Mexico Gila National Forest All Units

Hillsboro Garden Club, under the Nat'l Garden Clubs MOU, with help from volunteers, students, NGOs etc. will work with District, to plant trees in locations severely burned in 2013 Silver fire with native trees in upland and riparian areas

Location

Planting would be within 2013 Silver Fire perimeter outside the designated wilderness area. Initial work be along Trail #796 between Kingston and Emory Pass and/or riparian areas along Percha Crk.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2018
2
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (4); 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Penny Pines Program - Black Range RDDecision Signed Date: 10/30/2018
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsBlack Range Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)