Decision Memo Completed

Iron Dike Wildlife Habitat Improvement

Tonto National Forest Maricopa, Arizona Mesa Ranger District

Prescribed burning of upto 8310 acres of brush, juniper, grass, and pinyon pine. Rejuvinate decadent plants, reduce woody brush to improve forage.

Location

Northwest potion of the Mesa Ranger District. West of highway 87 north of FR 627

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/25/2009
2
Decision
08/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
IRON DIKE WILDLIFE HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PRESCRIBED BURNDecision Signed Date: 08/18/2010
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsMesa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT7N, R9E, sec 19 and 20
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants