Decision Memo Completed

West Mountain Push Units 7-9

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Treat 1,053 acres of pinyon/juniper woodlands in the vicinity of Capitan, NM. This project will authorize stand improvement activities to improve watershed and wildlife habitat. Treatment would be conducted mechanically and with prescribed fire.

Location

near Capitan, New Mexico

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/31/2013
2
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2014 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
West Mountain Push Units 7-9Decision Signed Date: 04/24/2014
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT7S, R14E, Sections 25, 26, and 36; T8S, R14E, Sections 1, 2, and 3.
Fuels management