Cordovas Forest Restoration Thinning and Prescribed Fire Project
The project involves thinning and prescribed fire on approximately 2100 acres of Ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forested stands. Up to one mile of temproary road may be needed to access stands. Primary objectives are to restore stand structure.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
West of Coyote, NM approximately 6 miles and south of NM Highway 96 along the western side of FR 103. The project is located between the San Pedro Parks Wilderness and the community of Mesa Poleo, NM
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/10/2013 |
| Comment Period | 09/04/2013 |
| Decision | 01/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2014 (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:
Coyote Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Forest Products; Fuels Management; Land Management Planning; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements; Wilderness Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Cordovas Restoration Thinning and Prescribed Fire Project
Decision Signed Date: 01/10/2014
Legal Notice Date: 01/16/2014
Forests:
Santa Fe National Forest
Districts:
Coyote Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Rio Arriba
Legal Land Description:
T22N, R2E, portions of sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21; T23N R2E portions of sections 32 and 33
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John Phillips
P.O. Box 160
Coyote, NM 87012
575-638-5526
jcphillips@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/1/2023