Decision Memo Completed

Meadow Encroachment CE

Kaibab National Forest Coconino, Arizona North Kaibab Ranger District

The NKRD proposes to remove small-diameter trees (less than 6-inches in diameter) that are encroaching on meadows N & S of FS Roads 212 & 811, E of FS Roads 261, 261, & 217, W of FS Road 265, near Mile&1/2 and Three Lakes. Tools = Chainsaw & Hand.

Location

Meadow system north and south of FS road 212 and 811, east of FS road 261, 282, and 217, and west of FS road 265. North Kaibab Ranger District (Coconino Country, Arizona)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/12/2013
2
Comment Period
01/13/2013
3
Decision
03/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Decision Memo for Meadows Encroachment Project (Categorical Exclusion)Decision Signed Date: 03/04/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/09/2013
ForestsKaibab National Forest
DistrictsNorth Kaibab Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionCoconino Country, Arizona), T38N, R2E, Sections 30, 31, 6, 5, 7,8, 16, 17, 18, and T37N, R2E, Sections 20, 29 Gila & Salt River Baseline and Meridian
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)