Decision Memo Developing Proposal

Cloudcroft Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

Lincoln National Forest Otero, New Mexico Sacramento Ranger District

The purpose of this project is to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health and resiliency and promote species diversity for approx. 3000 acres surrounding Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) of Cloudcroft, NM.

Location

The proposed treatment area will be approximately 1.5 miles of the Wildland Urban Interface surrounding Cloudcroft community and neighboring communities.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/2026 (Estimated)
2
Decision
12/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2027 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSacramento Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsFuels management