The project area covers about 30,000 acres and is located on the Black Mesa Ranger District. The proposed action will include thinning trees, prescribed fire, and watershed, wildlife habitat, and transportation improvements.
Location
On the Black Mesa Ranger District, adjacent to the Forest Lakes Estates community.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/12/2013
2
Comment Period
08/26/2014
3
Objection Period Start
04/28/2015
4
Decision
08/2015 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Plan Amendment; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Larson Forest Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/13/2015 |
| Forests | Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests |
| Districts | Black Mesa Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Section 24; T11N, R13 1/2E; sections 1-12, 15-22, 28, 29; T11N, R14E, sections 5-8, 17,18; T11N, R1E, sections 11, 12, 13-15, 21 - 28, 32 - 36; T12N, R14E, and sections 5-8, 17, 18, T12N, R15E; GSR M. |