This project proposes to change stand conditions in predominantly ponderosa pine forests in the Pacheco Canyon area, adjacent to Tesuque Pueblo lands. The actions proposed to accomplish this change would be thinning and burning about 2400 acres.
Location
Lands to the north and south of Pacheco Canyon Road (FR 102), near tribal lands known as the Aspen Ranch and Vigil Grant.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/14/2017
2
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Pacheco Canyon Forest Resilience Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/01/2018 |
| Forests | Santa Fe National Forest |
| Districts | Espanola Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |