Decision Memo Completed

Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly Permanent Fences

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Sacramento Ranger District

The Forest Service proposes to construct permanent fences to protect and improve the Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly habitat. The purpose of this proposed action is to protect existing habitat with permanent fencing and enhance the habitat

Location

Bailey Canyon, Bailey Road, and Little Apache Canyon

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/05/2022
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Sacramento Mountain Checkerspot Butterfly Permanent FencesDecision Signed Date: 09/13/2023
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSacramento Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants