Kiowa and Rita Blanca Vegetation Management
We propose to manage vegetation to improve wildlife habitat, reduce fuels, and restore shortgrass prairie, pinyon-juniper, and sand sage vegetation habitats using different vegetation management activities including Rx burning, thinning, and more.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The proposed action includes the entire Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands except areas which are covered by the Northern NM Riparian, Aquatic, and Wetland Restoration Project NEPA (USFS 2021)
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/10/2021 |
| Comment Period | 10/09/2024 |
| Decision | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Vegetation Management: Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands
Decision Signed Date: 05/15/2025
Forests:
Cibola National Forest
Districts:
Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands
States:
New Mexico; Oklahoma; Texas
Counties:
Colfax; Harding; Mora; Union; Cimarron; Dallam
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Kristen Warren
714 Main St
Clayton, NM 88415
575-374-9652
kristen.warren@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/15/2025