Thinning of small diameter tree < 12.0" DBH on 500 acres, followed by prescribed burning on approximately 9,500 acres, to improve vegetative structure for wildlife habitat. Treat up to 5,000 acres a year, dependent on weather conditions and budget.
Location
North Kaibab Ranger District
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/23/2011
2
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| DECISION MEMO for MOQUITCH WILDLIFE HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | Decision Signed Date: 08/31/2011 |
| Forests | Kaibab National Forest |
| Districts | North Kaibab Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 38 N, R 1 E, Sections 24-27, & 34-36; and T 38 N, R 2 E, Sections 19, & 30-31; and T 37 N, R 1 E, Sections 1-3, 10-14, & 23-24; and T 37 N, R 2 E, Sections 6-8, & 17-20,of the Gila & Salt River B&M |