South Fork and Blue 2 Post-Fire Hazard Tree Mitigation Project
Identify, fell, and dispose hazardous trees on National Forest System lands along roads, along trails, adjacent to facilities (e.g., campgrounds, trailheads, administrative sites, and range infrastructure), and along property boundaries.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
NFS lands west of Ruidoso and Angus, New Mexico in the vicinity of the South Fork and Blue 2 fire scars.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/26/2025 |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11)
Special Authority:
National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Road Maintenance
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Lincoln National Forest
Districts:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Lincoln
Legal Land Description:
T11S-R13E, Sec. 5-9, 16-20; T10S-R11E, Sec. 1-3, 10, 12-15, 26, 27, 34-36; T10S-R12E, Sec. 1, 2, 25, 35, 36; T10S-R13E, Sec. 19, 20, 29, 31, 32
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Seth Sandin
901 Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
575-257-4095
seth.sandin@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/30/2025