The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to reclaim a user created road and restore the meadow in Benado Gap. Restoration efforts would allow for the recovery of damaged soils and vegetation.
Location
The site is located approximately 10 miles east and two miles north of Carrizozo, NM. The site can be accessed by traveling north on county road A10 for approximately 8 miles from US Highway 380.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/29/2018
2
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Benado Gap Meadow Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/23/2018 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Smokey Bear Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | W1/2 Section 22 R13E T7S |