Environmental Assessment Cancelled

Guadalupe North Ecosystem Improvements

Lincoln National Forest Chaves; Eddy; Otero, New Mexico Guadalupe Ranger District

Implementation of soil stabilization, wildlife habitat improvements, rangeland improvements, vegetation treatments, fuelwood collection, prescribed fire, and selective herbicide applications on 197,956 acres of the Guadalupe Ranger District.

Location

Project area consists of the northern 2/3 of the Guadalupe Ranger District approximately 30 miles west of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/2025 (Estimated)
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsGuadalupe Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT20S,R18-19E; T21S,R18-20E; T22S,R18-21E; T23S,R19-22E; T24S,R20-21E; T25S,R20-21E.
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed managementClimate change adaptation