Decision Memo Completed

Boy Scout Mountain Fuelwood Project

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 269 acres of pinon and juniper woodland northeast of the Capitan Mountains for wildlife habitat and timber stand improvement.

Location

The site is located approximately 31 miles east/northeast of Capitan, NM. The site can be accessed by traveling south on Forest Road 130 from State Highway 246.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/29/2018
2
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2018 (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
Boy Scout Mountain Fuelwood ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/23/2018
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8S R17E Sec 1, 2/ T8S R18E Sec 6
Vegetation management (other than forest products)