Decision Memo Completed

Second Entry Burns: San Juan 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

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other; Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Chief's Approval
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Road Maintenance; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Second Entry Burns: San Juan UnitDecision Signed Date: 08/14/2024
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsMagdalena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8S 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
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management