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 Exclusion | 32.3 (9) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Forests | Lincoln National Forest |
| Districts | Sacramento Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |