Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 58 acres of pinon and juniper woodland for wildlife habitat and timber stand improvement. The purpose of this project is to thin excess standing pinyon and juniper.
Location
The project areas are located west of Capitan NM, and accessed via Forest Road 486. See project map.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/13/2019
2
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Skinner Commercial Fuelwood Wildlife Habitat and Timber Stand Improvement | Decision Signed Date: 11/01/2019 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Smokey Bear Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |