Decision Memo Developing Proposal

Spring Prescribed Fire Project

Tonto National Forest Gila, Arizona Tonto National Forest All Units

Prescribed burning is proposed on 211,218 acres within the Spring Fuel analysis area to manage timber and other woody vegetation. The proposed action would help maintain the health of the forest and woodland vegetation.

Location

Pleasant Valley Ranger District, Tonto National Forest, Gila County Arizona, South and West of Young,Arizona

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/2018 (Estimated)
2
Decision
09/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2018 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsPleasant Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management