Decision Memo Completed

2nd Entry Burns Corn Canyon Unit

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

Conduct a second entry prescribed burn for restoration and maintenance of wildlife habitat.

Location

The project is located within Management area 13 in Socorro County in the southern area of the San Mateo Mountains.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/02/2019
2
Decision
02/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2020 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Magdalena 2nd Entry Burns Corn Canyon UnitDecision Signed Date: 02/07/2020
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsMagdalena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe project location is T9S, R5W, Sections 1 - 12, 16 &17; T9S, R6W, Section 1; T8S
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants