Trout Fire Forest Recovery and Timber Salvage Project
Project Summary
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Location Summary:
Salvage units are in areas of heavy tree mortality on ridgetops and gently sloping terrain east of Trout Creek and west of Meadow Creek along New Mexico Highway 15.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 3/20/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | 8/4/2026 |
Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion
Categorical Exclusion:
USDA-36d-USFS; USDA-37d-USFS
Lead Management Unit:
Silver City Ranger District
Project Purpose:
Forest products; Fuels management; Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Project Decision Information
Decision Signed Date: 8/4/2026
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Grant
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Stacia Backensto
c/o Silver City Ranger District
3005 E. Camino del Bosque
Silver City, New Mexico 88061
575-388-8344
stacia.backensto@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/4/2026