Decision Memo Completed

Durfee-Bolander Wildlife Habitat and Stand Improvement Project

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Socorro, New Mexico Magdalena Ranger District

Project on approximately 16,700 acres to restore more natural vegetative conditions and reintroduce fire into fire adapted ecosystem. Thin dense stands with hand and mechanical tools, construct small watershed structures, and prescribe burn.

Location

Approximately 20 miles southwest of Magdalena in northwest portion of San Mateo Mountains.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/27/2009
2
Decision
10/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Durfee-Bolander Wildlife Habitat and Stand Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/20/2017
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsMagdalena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4S, R6W, Secs. 18,19, T4S, R7W, Secs. 8-11, 13-30, 32-36, T5S, R7W, Secs. 1-4, 10-12, T4S, R8W, Secs. 23-26
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants