Gila Wilderness Feral Cattle Removal
Propose to conduct lethal and non-lethal feral cattle removal from the Gila Wilderness to address the presence of feral cattle. Feral cattle have negatively impacted habitat, water quality, riparian, and wilderness character.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Within the Gila Wilderness, general area bounded by confluence Gila R. and Turkey Crk, upstream along Gila R to Alum Mtn, west to Miller Spring Cabin, and west down Turkey Crk to confluence of Gila R.
Project Milestones:
Milestone | Date |
---|---|
Scoping Start | 11/22/2022 |
Decision | 02/2023 (Estimated) |
Implementation | 02/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (5); 32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Wilderness Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Projects That May Affect Wilderness (For Mailing List Contacts); Special Area Management; Recreation Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements; Wilderness Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Gila Wilderness Feral Cattle Removal
Decision Signed Date: 02/16/2023
Forests:
Gila National Forest
Districts:
Wilderness Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Catron; Grant
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Henry Provencio
HC 68, Box 50
Mimbres, NM 88049
575-536-2250
henry.provencio@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/16/2023