Decision Memo Completed

Denny Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Grassland Restoration Project

Lincoln National Forest Otero, New Mexico Sacramento Ranger District

The purpose of this project is to reduce pinon-juniper and conifer encroachment within the grasslands for approximately 4,520 acres to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuel build-up.

Location

Denny Hill

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/29/2024
2
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Denny Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Grassland Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/10/2025
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSacramento Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management