Conduct a second entry prescribed burn for restoration and maintenance of wildlife habitat.
Location
Western boundary consists of White Mule Ridge and Apache Kid Wilderness, north and east boundary is FR 86.Southern boundary consists of FR 86 following Steel Hill Peak along ridge back to Apache Kid.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/20/2022
2
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other; Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Chief's Approval |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Road Maintenance; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Second Entry Burns: San Juan Unit | Decision Signed Date: 08/14/2024 |
| Forests | Cibola National Forest |
| Districts | Magdalena Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T8S R5W sections 1-3, 10-15, 23, 24 T8S R4W section 5-8, 17-20, 29, 30, 32. T7S R5W section 13, 14, 22-27, 34, 35, 36 T7S R4W section 17-20, 29-32 |