Decision Memo Completed

North Sandia Fuels Reduction

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Bernalillo; Sandoval, New Mexico Sandia Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.3 (9)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
North Sandia Fuels ReductionDecision Signed Date: 11/13/2024
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsSandia Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12N, 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.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed management