Decision Memo Completed

Mesa vegetation regeneration and habitat improvement

Tonto National Forest Maricopa; Pinal, Arizona Mesa Ranger District

Approximately 30 acres of land that has been highly impacted by OHV use will be regenerated by planting cactus and other native plants to restore these areas to a natural state. Approximately 10 miles of pipe rail fencing or boulders will be used.

Location

T.3N.;R.8E.;Sec.33 T.4N.:R.8E.;Sec .34 T.7N.;R.9E.;Sec.17 T.2S.;R.11E.;Sec.6 T.3,4N.;R.8,9E. Sec. Various T.3N.;R.8E.;Sec.33 T.4N.:R.8E.;Sec .34 T.7N,;R.9E.;Sec.17 T.2S.;R.11E.;Sec.6

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/14/2013
2
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (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
Mesa Habitat Improvement Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 05/13/2014
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsMesa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.3N.;R.8E.;Sec.33 T.4N.:R.8E.;Sec .34 T.7N.;R.9E.;Sec.17 T.2S.;R.11E.;Sec.6 T.3,4N.;R.8,9E. Sec. Various T.3N.;R.8E.;Sec.33 T.4N.:R.8E.;Sec .34 T.7N,;R.9E.;Sec.17 T.2S.;R.11E.;Sec.6
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants