Bear Trap Fire Reforestation
This project will replant appropriate native timber species such as ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir in areas severely burned in the 2022 Bear Trap Fire. Planting 200 acres or more at 100 to 300 trees per acre over each of the next 5 years (2025-2030).
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Magdalena Ranger District, south San Mateo Mountains.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/15/2025 |
| Decision | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Cibola National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Bear Trap Fire Reforestation
Decision Signed Date: 05/23/2025
Forests:
Cibola National Forest
Districts:
Magdalena Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Socorro
Legal Land Description:
T5S, R6W, Sections 7, 8, 18-20, 29-33. T5S, R7W, Sections 12-14, 23-27, 33-36. T6S, R6W, Sections 4-8, 18, 19, 30. T6S, 7W, Sections 1-3, 9-16, 21-28, 33-36. T7S, R7W, Sections 3 & 4.
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Gennaro Falco
2113 Osuna Road, NE, Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87113
575-829-3535
gennaro.falco@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/23/2025