Decision Memo Completed

Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon Reforestation Project Phase 2

Santa Fe National Forest San Miguel, New Mexico Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District

Planting trees would expedite the restoration of forest cover in severely damaged watersheds, restore wildlife habitat, and replenish carbon stores.

Location

All Forest Service lands within the Hermit Peak Calf Canyon Fire burn scar to include but not limited to the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/27/2024
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon Reforestation Project Phase 2Decision Signed Date: 04/15/2024
ForestsSanta Fe National Forest
DistrictsPecos-Las Vegas Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)