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 Exclusion | 32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| McBride Post Fire Fuels Reduction and Preparation for Reforestation Project | Decision Signed Date: 11/21/2024 |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Smokey Bear Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |