Thin pinyon-juniper approximately 315 ac. to improve the health and fire resilence of the stand. Espected results of increased pinyon nut production for birds and wildlife. Some additional herbaceous forage should also result with reduced soil loss.
Location
Northwest side of Cerro Pelon west of Abiquiu, NM
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/20/2014
2
Decision
09/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Special Products Sales |
| Forests | Santa Fe National Forest |
| Districts | Espanola Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.22N., R.5E., Section 15 |