Pine Mountain Area Improvement Project
The purpose of this project is to utilize prescribed fire or naturally occurring wildfire to reduce hazardous fuel accumulation and mitigate effects from an unplanned wildfire that could be catastrophic to Mexican spotted owl habitat.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is located on the Mesa and Tonto Basin Ranger Districts at Pine Mountain, Brushy Basin areas near Forest Service Road 422, approximately 25 air miles northeast from Mesa, AZ.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/03/2018 |
| Decision | 06/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2020 (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:
Tonto National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Pine Mountain Area Improvement Project for Tonto Basin Ranger District
Decision Signed Date: 06/14/2020
Pine Mountain Area Improvement Project for the Mesa Ranger District
Decision Signed Date: 06/15/2020
Forests:
Tonto National Forest
Districts:
Mesa Ranger District; Tonto Basin Ranger District
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Gila; Maricopa
Legal Land Description:
Township 5N, Range 9 and 10 E, Section(s) 13, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 35, 36, 18, 19, 30, and 31.
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Dave Ramirez
2324 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
480-610-3300
comments-southwestern-tonto-mesa@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/19/2020