Propose to conduct lethal and non-lethal feral cattle removal from the Gila Wilderness to address the presence of feral cattle. Feral cattle have negatively impacted habitat, water quality, riparian, and wilderness character.
Location
Within the Gila Wilderness, general area bounded by confluence Gila R. and Turkey Crk, upstream along Gila R to Alum Mtn, west to Miller Spring Cabin, and west down Turkey Crk to confluence of Gila R.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/22/2022
2
Decision
02/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (5); 32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements; Wilderness Management |
| Gila Wilderness Feral Cattle Removal | Decision Signed Date: 02/16/2023 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Wilderness Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |