This project is to improve ecosystem resilience to future disturbances by restoring forest structure and composition and reducing the risk of catastrophic fire using hand and mechanical treatments and prescribed fire.
Location
The project is located in Sandoval and Bernalillo counties, north of I-40, in the Sandia Mountains.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/03/2024
2
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2024 (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); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| North Sandia Fuels Reduction | Decision Signed Date: 11/13/2024 |
| Forests | Cibola National Forest |
| Districts | Sandia Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T12N, R5E: Sec 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 33, and 34. T11N R5E: Sec 3, 4, 9 - 16, 22, 23, 26, 27, and 34. |