Decision Memo Completed

District Trails Maintenance 2 - Archaeology

Lincoln National Forest Otero, New Mexico Sacramento Ranger District

Forest Service proposes clearing of down trees and tread improvement (e.g., water bars, raising/lowering trail, removing obstacles (vegetation)) on 12 trails totaling 31.6 miles. All activity will be within preexisting trail alignment/footprint.

Location

Trails are scattered throughout the district (e.g., off of Westside Road (FR90) near Cloudcroft, New Mexico; near Benson Ridge and south of Weed, New Mexico).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/10/2019
2
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management
District Trails Maintenance 2 - ArchaeologyDecision Signed Date: 11/01/2019
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSacramento Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management