Hightower North Vegetation Project
The Lincoln National Forest is proposing to conduct maintenance thinning and prescribed fire on 1,349 acres of pinyon pine/juniper that was treated in the past through mechanical grubbing/pushing and prescribed fire.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Roughly 2 miles West/ Northwest of Jack's peak within the Hightower allotment.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/11/2017 |
| Decision | 03/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2018 (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:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Hightower North Vegetation Project
Decision Signed Date: 03/02/2018
Forests:
Lincoln National Forest
Districts:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Lincoln
Legal Land Description:
Sections 21, 22, 23, and 27 of Township 4 South, Range 12 East
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Andrew Ellis
901 Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
15752574095
andrewellis@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/5/2018