Thinning of small and medium diameter trees followed by fuelwood collection, mastication of slash, and prescribed burning on approximately 660 acres. The proposed project is designed to impove forest health and resilience by reducing tree density.
Location
6 Miles northeast of Cuba, NM on the west side of the San Pedro Parks Wilderness.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/12/2010
2
Comment Period
02/12/2010
3
Decision
12/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| La Jara Watershed Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/21/2012 Legal Notice Date: 12/24/2012 |
| Forests | Santa Fe National Forest |
| Districts | Cuba Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T22N, R1W, Sections 13, 14, 22, 23, 24 |