Environmental Assessment Completed

Diamond Rim Grazing Analysis

Tonto National Forest Gila, Arizona Payson Ranger District

To develop and implement a single grazing strategy on the Little Green Valley Grazing Complex which is consistent with the Tonto National Forest Land Management Plan, as amended.

Location

Five grazing allotments consisting of Payson/Cross V, Green Valley/Indian Gardens and Star Valley located to the north and east of the town of Payson.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/30/2015
2
Comment Period
04/07/2015
3
Objection Period Start
12/29/2017
4
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
02/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Authorizations; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Diamond Rim Grazing AnalysisDecision Signed Date: 02/23/2018
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsPayson Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownships 13-9; Ranges 13-9
Grazing management