Decision Memo In Progress

Mangum Fire Reforestation Project

Kaibab National Forest Coconino, Arizona North Kaibab Ranger District

Reforestation (i.e., Tree Planting~5,000 acres; Natrl.Regen~2000 acres; & Naturl.Recovery~900 acres) in mod-to-severe burn areas in Mangum Fire Burn Scar. per 2021 REPLANT Act. 10-years to complete. & re-seeding 6,000 acres of Pinyon-Juniper area.

Location

Mangum Fire burn area, located approximately 30 miles south/southeast of Fredonia, Arizona on National Forest System lands (i.e., North Kaibab Ranger District - Kaibab National Forest).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/02/2025
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsKaibab National Forest
DistrictsNorth Kaibab Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownships and Ranges: T37N, R1E & 1W; T38N, R1-2E & 1W; T39N, R1-3E; and T40N, R1-3E, Gila and Salt River Baseline & Meridian; Coconino County, Arizona.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed managementClimate change adaptationCarbon stewardship