Decision Memo Completed

West Mountain Push Units 1-6

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Treat 981 acres of vegetation in pinyon/juniper woodlands to improve timber stand health and function while increasing quality of winter mule deer habitat.

Location

West and northeast of Hondo, New Mexico

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/12/2011
2
Decision
02/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
West Mountain Push Units 1-6Decision Signed Date: 02/17/2012
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8S, R14E, Sections 1-3, 9-12, 15-16
Fuels managementGrazing managementVegetation management (other than forest products)