Decision Memo Completed

Tipover Timber Stand Improvement Project

Kaibab National Forest Coconino, Arizona North Kaibab Ranger District

The KNF-NKRD proposes to improve timber stands on approximately 9,123 acres of National Forest Land, through prescribed fire and understory thinning. The Tipover Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) Project is located along the Forest/Park Boundary.

Location

The Tipover TSI project is located on the very south end of NKRD along the boundary with the Grand Canyon National Park.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/26/2013
2
Comment Period
02/26/2013
3
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Decision Memo for Tipover Timber Stand Improvement Project (CE)Decision Signed Date: 07/10/2013 Legal Notice Date: 07/16/2013
ForestsKaibab National Forest
DistrictsNorth Kaibab Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT34N, R2E, Sections 1-13; and T34N, R1E, Sections 1-5 and 7-13; and T34N, R3E, Section 18; (within Coconino County, Arizona), of the Gila and Salt River Baseline and Meridian.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management