Decision Memo Completed

Pine Canyon Restoration Project Phase III

Tonto National Forest Gila, Arizona Payson Ranger District

The project goal is to meet the desired conditions for stands of ponderosa pine and mixed conifer given an overabundance of fire intolerant conifer species.

Location

Township 12N, Range 09E, Section 7, 8, 17, & 18

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/08/2024
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Pine Canyon Restoration Project Phase IIIDecision Signed Date: 12/12/2024
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsPayson Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels management