Forest Service in partnership with the Yavapai-Apache Nation, Tonto Apache, San Carlos Apache, and White Mountain Apache tribes are developing proposals to manage and restore culturally important Emory oak groves.
Location
Eight Emory oak groves on Coconino National Forest's Red Rock Ranger District and one grove on the Tonto National Forest's Payson Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/19/2019
2
Decision
10/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2020 (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 | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Heritage Resource Management |
| Emory Oak Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 10/02/2020 |
| Forests | Coconino National Forest; Tonto National Forest |
| Districts | Red Rock Ranger District; Payson Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |