Yavapai-Apache Nation Land Exchange
The Prescott National Forest is proposing a land exchange between the Prescott, Coconino, Kaibab, and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and the Yavapai-Apache Nation (YAN). More information at https://yavapai-apache.org/land-exchange
Project Summary
Location Summary:
4,782 acres of YAN land will transfer to the Prescott, Coconino, Kaibab, and A-S Forests while 3,201 acres of Prescott and Coconino land will transfer to YAN near Camp Verde, AZ
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/13/2023 |
| Comment Period | 12/27/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 04/09/2024 |
| Decision | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Prescott National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning; Land Ownership Management; Land Acquisition
Project Activity:
Land Exchanges
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Yavapai-Apache Nation Land Exchange
Decision Signed Date: 10/18/2024
Forests:
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests; Coconino National Forest; Kaibab National Forest; Prescott National Forest
Districts:
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests All Units; Coconino National Forest All Units; Kaibab National Forest All Units; Prescott National Forest All Units
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Apache; Coconino; Navajo; Yavapai
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Christopher Welker
344 So. Cortez St.
Prescott, AZ 86303
928-443-8072
Christopher.Welker@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/18/2024