The project involves thinning and prescribed fire on approximately 2100 acres of Ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forested stands. Up to one mile of temproary road may be needed to access stands. Primary objectives are to restore stand structure.
Location
West of Coyote, NM approximately 6 miles and south of NM Highway 96 along the western side of FR 103. The project is located between the San Pedro Parks Wilderness and the community of Mesa Poleo, NM
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/10/2013
2
Comment Period
09/04/2013
3
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2014 (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 | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements; Wilderness Management |
| Cordovas Restoration Thinning and Prescribed Fire Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/10/2014 Legal Notice Date: 01/16/2014 |
| Forests | Santa Fe National Forest |
| Districts | Coyote Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T22N, R2E, portions of sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21; T23N R2E portions of sections 32 and 33 |