Restore ecological functionality to fire-adapted ecosystems to improve forest health and resilience. CANCELLED--The Little Bear Fire (which started by lightning on June 4, 2012) burned 100% of the project area.
Location
Bonito Lake Watershed, White Mountains
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/21/2008
2
Comment Period
06/2012 (Estimated)
3
Decision
07/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Plan Amendment; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Bonito Forest Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/18/2011 (Reversed in Appeal (215)) Legal Notice Date: 07/20/2011 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Smokey Bear Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T9S, R11E, Secs. 24-28, 33-36; T9S, R12E, Secs. 24, 25, 30; T10S, R11E, Secs. 1-5, 8-17, 20-26, 28; T10S, R12E, Secs. 4-9, 16-21, 29 |