Little Red Thinning for Wildlife Habitat Improvement
In approximately 5,000 acres, cut 5 acre openings in dense pinyon-juniper woodland to stimulate grass, forb and browse growth. Travel corridors approximately 50-100 foot wide will be left uncut. The area will be accessible for fuelwood gathering.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
North of Winston, NM where highway 59 enters the forest boundary. Project will occur on both sides of the highway.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/27/2013 |
| Decision | 05/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Black Range Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management; Forest Products
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Gila National Forest
Districts:
Black Range Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Sierra
Legal Land Description:
T. 9 S., R. 9 W., Sec. 26-29, 32-35 and T. 10 S., R. 9 W. sec 1-5, 12
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Rene Guaderrama
1804 North Date Street
T or C, NM 87901
575-894-6677
rguaderrama@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 5/3/2013