Decision Memo Completed

Big Tree and La Mina Trail and Bridge Reconstruction

El Yunque National Forest Luquillo; Rio Grande, Puerto Rico El Yunque National Forest All Units

The US Forest Service proposes to repair, rebuild and restore Big Tree and La Mina trails in El Yunque National Forest. The La Mina Bridge will be redesigned and rebuilt as part of the project.

Location

Project will occur along La Mina and Big Tree trails. Starting at Palo Colorado trailhead, PR 191 KM 13, terminating at Big Tree trailhead, PR 191 KM 10.2

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/17/2020
2
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Big Tree and La Mina Bridge ReconstructionDecision Signed Date: 09/18/2021
ForestsEl Yunque National Forest
DistrictsEl Yunque National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management