The purpose of this project is to use prescribed fire to improve timber stand conditions and wildlife habitat by reducing catastrophic fire hazard and natural fuel build-up.
Location
The proposed project area is located approximately 10 air miles east of Young, AZ with it's western boundary on Cherry Creek and eastern boundary at the Fort Apache Reservation.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/18/2018
2
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Flying V&H Prescribed Fire | Decision Signed Date: 08/20/2021 |
| Forests | Tonto National Forest |
| Districts | Pleasant Valley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |