Decision Memo In Progress

Salt River Fuels Project

Tonto National Forest Gila, Arizona Globe Ranger District

Project would use prescribed fire, wildfire, and/or mechanical vegetation treatment across a total area of approximately 115,684 acres of the Globe Ranger District in coordination with San Carlos Apache Tribe who is treating adjacent tribal lands.

Location

Project is bounded by the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation to the east, the District boundary to the north and west, and the City of Globe to the south.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/03/2024
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2025 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsGlobe Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management