Decision Memo Completed

Hornbuckle Salvage Project

Lincoln National Forest Otero, New Mexico Lincoln National Forest All Units

The Sacramento Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest is proposing to salvage fallen trees from a 14 acre area in Hornbuckle Canyon. The trees fell as a result of a wind event in early 2016.

Location

The project area is in Hornbuckle Canyon and is approximately 0.6 miles west of Sacramento River Road directly on the south side of Forest Road 90 (Westside Rd.).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/14/2017
2
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Salvage)
Hornbuckle Salvage ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/28/2017
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSacramento Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 18 S., R. 11 E. Section 25; and T. 18 S., R. 12 E. Section 30
Fuels managementForest products