Decision Memo Completed

Chino Valley Ranger District Burrowing Owl Relocation Project

Prescott National Forest Yavapai, Arizona Chino Valley Ranger District

Relocation of burrowing owls to lands administered by the Prescot National Forest to augment wild burrowing owl populations on the Prescott National Forest grasslands and surrounding lands.

Location

Sections 18 and 19, T. 18 N., R. 1 W., and Sections 13 and 24, T. 18 N., R. 2 W., G&SRM, Yavapai County, AZ.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/15/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Chino Valley Ranger District Burrowing Owl Relocation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/30/2025
ForestsPrescott National Forest
DistrictsChino Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 18 and 19, T. 18 N., R. 1 W., and Sections 13 and 24, T. 18 N., R. 2 W., G&SRM, Yavapai County, AZ.
Wildlife, fish, rare plants