Decision Memo Completed

Observatory Timber Sale

Lincoln National Forest Otero, New Mexico Sacramento Ranger District

The Otero County Electric Co-Op has a need to remove trees that are deemed a potential hazard to the transmission lines. Activities include felling trees, sawtimber, and piling of activity slash within the 23-acre project area.

Location

The sale area is approximately 2 miles northeast of Cloudcroft, New Mexico.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/16/2020
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Green)
Observatory Timber SaleDecision Signed Date: 06/24/2020
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSacramento Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest products