This project will restore the forest ecosystem and reduce fuel loadings on the Gallinas Unit of the Mountainair District. The treatments are needed to reduce the potential of uncharacteristic wildfires to protect the Community of Corona.
Location
Project are is in the southern portion of the Gallinas Unit of the Mountainair Ranger District in Lincoln County, New Mexico, near the Village of Corona.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/01/2019
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (9) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Corona Fuels Reduction and Forest Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/25/2021 |
| Forests | Cibola National Forest |
| Districts | Mountainair Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T1S, R11E, Sec. 10-15 and 22-27; T1S, R12E, 7,18-19, and 30 |