Proposal to authorize Ski Apache to conduct hazardous fuels reduction and hazard tree removal on steep slope areas of the ski resort that were damaged during the 2012 Little Bear Fire. Proposal includes a project-specific Forest Plan amendment.
Location
The project area is located within the existing bounds of the Ski Apache special use area on Sierra Blanca Mountain. The area is west of Alto, NM and can be accessed by county road 532.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/03/2018
2
Comment Period
03/30/2018
3
Objection Period Start
05/25/2018
4
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Ski Apache Vegetation Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/17/2018 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Smokey Bear Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The legal location is on sections PB 57 and PB 58 of Township 10 South / Range 11 East. |