Decision Memo Completed

Tract L-16-L Encroachment

El Yunque National Forest Canovanas, Puerto Rico El Yunque National Forest All Units

Encroachment by adjacent private landowner into tract L-16L in El Yunque NF, including earth and vegetation removal, construction of improvements, and planting of non-native species. Landowner will assume all restoration of the area.

Location

Tract L-16L is located in the municipality of Canovanas in Puerto Rico. It is found along Road PR-186 km 10.8.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/02/2024
2
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Restoration Following Encroachment in Tract L-16LDecision Signed Date: 06/25/2024
ForestsEl Yunque National Forest
DistrictsEl Yunque National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)