The Lincoln National Forest Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to install a post and pole fence around an existing 3-acre wetland feature located on Grindstone Mesa to exclude feral horses, but allow wildlife utilization.
Location
The project area is located on Grindstone Mesa about 1.3 miles west-southwest of Grindstone Lake. The UTM coordinates are 33.315838, -105.710854.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/22/2021
2
Decision
12/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2022 (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; Watershed Improvements |
| Grindstone Mesa Wetland Fence Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/06/2021 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Smokey Bear Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | section 31, T. 11 S., R. 13 E., NMPM |