Decision Memo Completed

Tablazon Timber Stand Improvement Project

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Bernalillo, New Mexico Sandia Ranger District

Restore pinyon/juniper (P/J) woodland where high tree density, severe competition causing tree mortality, reduced structural diversity, and lack of forage production compromise overall forest health and resilience to insects and diseases.

Location

Approximately 2-1/2 miles northeast of the town of Tijeras, NM.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/20/2012
2
Comment Period
08/21/2012
3
Decision
12/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Tablazon Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/11/2012
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsSandia Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 10N, R. 6E, Section 17 & 18.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest productsFuels management