Decision Memo Completed

Prickly Poppy Exclosure

Lincoln National Forest Otero, New Mexico Lincoln National Forest All Units

The Forest Service proposes to construct a permanent fence exclosure around a small population of the Endangered Prickly Poppy population located in the upper portion of Alamo Canyon. The proposed site will be approximately 1 acre.

Location

Upper Reach of Alamo Canyon

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2024
2
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Prickly Poppy ExclosureDecision Signed Date: 11/05/2024
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSacramento Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing management