Decision Memo Completed

Two Goats Project

Lincoln National Forest Otero, New Mexico Sacramento Ranger District

Prescribed fire and mechanical treatment to reduce hazardous fuel accumulations, reduce the risk of crown fire south and west of the community of High Rolls and the Village of Cloudcroft, within a WUI area with a CWPP and improvement of mule deer hab

Location

North end of project area is adjacent to private land in High Rolls Community between West Side Road and Karr Canyon and proceeds south between the two features to the Alamo Peak Trail

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/23/2009
2
Comment Period
07/15/2009
3
Decision
12/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2010 (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
Two GoatsDecision Signed Date: 12/08/2009 Legal Notice Date: 12/08/2009
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSacramento Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 16 South, Range 11 East, Sections 4,5,8,9,16,17,20,21,22,27,28,29,32,33,34. Township 17 South, Range 11 East, Sections 3,4,5
Fuels management