Copeland Canyon Wilderness Boundary Closure Project
The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to place a gate and/or large boulders at the end of Forest Road 163 in Copeland canyon in order to prevent motorized entry into the Capitan Mountains Wilderness.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The site can be accessed by traveling north and then east from Capitan, NM on Highway 246 to NFSR 163. Take NFSR south to the Wilderness boundary.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/08/2019 |
| Decision | 04/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2019 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning
Project Decision Information
Copeland Canyon Wilderness Boundary Closure Project
Decision Signed Date: 04/23/2019
Forests:
Lincoln National Forest
Districts:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Lincoln
Legal Land Description:
The legal location is NE1/4 Section 8 of T8S R17E.
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Andrew Ellis
901 Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
15756303008
andrewellis@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/29/2019