Targeted Grazing for Fuels Reduction Along Arizona State Highway 87 (AZ 87)
The purpose of the project is to reduce hazardous fuels along the highway by using high-intensity, short-duration livestock grazing (targeted grazing) to remove and trample dense vegetation before it becomes a fire hazard.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area includes a 1,000-foot corridor, about 7 miles long, on the east and west sides of AZ 87 north of Goldfield Estates and Bush Hwy.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/09/2024 |
| Decision | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3(11)
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Mesa Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Grazing Management; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Grazing Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Targeted Grazing for Fuels Reduction Along Arizona State Highway 87 (AZ 87)
Decision Signed Date: 07/31/2025
Forests:
Tonto National Forest
Districts:
Mesa Ranger District
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Maricopa
Legal Land Description:
Township 3N., Range 8E. and Township 4N., Range 8E
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Kimberly Cole Snow
5140 E. Ingram St.
Mesa, AZ 85205
000-000-0000
Kimberly.ColeSnow@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/31/2025