Decision Memo Completed

Sacaton Wildlife Habitat Improvement

Gila National Forest Catron; Grant, New Mexico Glenwood Ranger District

Project will consist of prescribed fire in the Sacaton area in Little dry to reduce risk of high-intensity wildfires. Reduction of fuel loading will aid in improving wildlife habitat such as browse for deer & disrupt fuels adjacent to T&E habitats.

Location

Project is located approx. 8 miles SW of Glenwood north of Grant Cty Rd 2-1

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/13/2020
2
Decision
04/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2020 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Sacaton Wildlife Habitat ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 04/17/2020
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsGlenwood Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.12S R19W SEC36; T13S R19W SEC 1,2,11,12; T12S R182 SEC 6,7,29,30,31,32
Wildlife, fish, rare plants