Decision Memo Completed

Aragon Wildlife Habitat and Timber Stand Improvements

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

The Lincoln National Forest is proposing to treat acres in and adjacent to the Tucson Mountain allotment using prescribed fire, mechanical thinning, and wildlife friendly fencing for wildlife habitat and timber stand improvement.

Location

The project area is located approximately 5 miles north of Capitan, NM, on the west side of Highway 246 and is accessed via private land.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/11/2017
2
Decision
03/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (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
Aragon Wildlife Habitat and Timber Stand ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 03/02/2018
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe legal location is on multiple sections of Township 7 South /Range 13 East, Township 7 South /Range 14 East, Township 8 South /Range 13 East, and Township 8 South /Range 14 East
Vegetation management (other than forest products)