Decision Memo Completed

Borrego Mesa Fuelwood Treatment

Santa Fe National Forest Rio Arriba; Santa Fe, New Mexico Santa Fe National Forest All Units

Proposed actions are thinning and burning to create healthy and resilient ecosystems and timber stands. Thinned materials would be left for Fuelwood to local communities.

Location

Project Area is East of Chimayo and Cordova, NM. Primary access is Forest Road 306 to the Borrego Mesa area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/03/2023
2
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Special Products Sales
Borrego Mesa Fuelwood TreatmentDecision Signed Date: 07/12/2023
ForestsSanta Fe National Forest
DistrictsEspanola Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsFuels management