Decision Memo Completed

Horace Mesa Wildlife Habitat and Stand Improvement Project

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Cibola, New Mexico Mount Taylor Ranger District

Proposal to remove trees by individual and group selection, masticate slash and understory vegetation, and prescribe burn to improve wildlife habitat, forest health, and reduce fuel loads.

Location

The project is located about 3 miles northeast of Grants, NM.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/16/2016
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2017 (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
Horace Mesa Wildlife Habitat and Stand Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/30/2017
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsMount Taylor Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 11 North, Range 8 West: Sections 4-9, 16-18; and Township 11 North, Range 9 West: Sections 12-14
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants