Environmental Assessment Completed

Larson Forest Restoration Project

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Coconino; Navajo, Arizona Black Mesa Ranger District

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 AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Plan Amendment; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Larson Forest Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/13/2015
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsBlack Mesa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 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.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed management