Decision Memo Completed

McBride Post Fire Fuels Reduction and Preparation for Reforestation Project

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Proposing vegetation treatments on 598 acres within the McBride Fire scar east of Ruidoso, NM. Project activities would include mechanical and manual vegetation treatments to reduce combustible fuels and to create optimal reforestation conditions.

Location

The project area is located in Lincoln County, NM less than 1 mile northeast of Ruidoso, NM along Forest Road 120A.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/19/2024
2
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
McBride Post Fire Fuels Reduction and Preparation for Reforestation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/21/2024
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels management