Decision Memo Completed

Carrizo Valley Wildlife Habitat and Timber Stand Improvement

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 72 acres of pinon and juniper woodland northeast of Carrizo Peak for wildlife habitat and timber stand improvement through a commercial fuelwood contract.

Location

The project area is located east northeast of Carrizo Peak, west of Forest Road 139.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/18/2018
2
Decision
03/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Carrizo Valley Wildlife Habitat and Timber Stand ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 03/02/2018
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE 1/4 of T7S R13E Sec 11
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)