Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2007 to 06/30/2007 Coconino National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
Projects Occurring Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 08/2007 Christopher Wehrli Retardant 215 Comment Period Legal 202-205-1332 EA Notice 07/28/2006 fire [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to continue the aerial application of fire retardant to fight fires on National Forest System lands. An environmental analysis will be conducted to prepare an Environmental Assessment on the proposed action. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html. Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nation Wide.
R3 - Southwestern Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Sinagua Circle - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A William Stafford CE - Heritage resource (928) 203-7529 management [email protected] Description: Proposal to construct a series of trails, trailheads and interpretive facilities near Beaver Creek, Clear Creek and other locations association with the Southern Sinaguan community. Location: UNIT - Verde Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Various locations in the Verde Valley from the Verde River to Beaver Creek. Tonto Apache Land Exchange - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:03/2005 05/2005 Emily Garber EA 215 Comment Period Legal (602) 225-5269 Notice 01/11/2002 [email protected] Description: A proposal to exchange a 278 acre parcel of land adjacent to the Tonto Apache Reservation for four privately- owned parcels within four National Forests Location: UNIT - Lakeside Ranger District, Verde Ranger District, Payson Ranger District, Tonto Basin Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Gila, Navajo, Yavapai. LEGAL - The federal parcel is within T. 10 N., R. 10 E., Sections 9 and 10, GSRM. Federal parcel is on the southern edge of the Tonto Apache Reservation and the city of Payson.
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Coconino National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R3 - Southwestern Region Coconino National Forest - Road management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2008 09/2009 James Beard Travel Management Plan - Recreation management Est. NOI in Federal Register 928-527-3474 EIS 05/2007 [email protected] Description: Designate a system of roads, trails, and areas that will be open to public motorized use on the Coconino National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/tmr.shtml Location: UNIT - Coconino National Forest All Units. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. Coconino National Forest.
Coconino National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R3 - Southwestern Region Oak Creek Vista Climbing - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A William Stafford CE (928) 203-7529 [email protected] Description: Re-open Oak Creek Vista to climbing, includes construction of an access trail(s), signs, and possibly additional parking area Location: UNIT - Mormon Lake Ranger District, Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Oak Creek Vista. Upper Beaver Creek Watershed - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:10/2007 01/2008 Carol Holland Fuels Reduction Project - Fuels management Scoping Start 04/01/2006 928-477-2255 EA - Vegetation management Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] (other than forest products) Notice 07/2007 Description: Proposal to reduce fuels and manage for forest health in the Upper Beaver Creek watershed.
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District, Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. 50 miles southeast of Flagstaff.
Coconino National Forest Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region
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Coconino National Forest Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Clear Creek Land Exchange - Land acquisition In Progress: Expected:09/2007 10/2007 Peter Mourtsen EA Scoping Start 10/25/2005 928-527-3414 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 03/2007 Description: Analysis of a proposal to exchange approximately 821 acres of non-Federal (privately-owned) lands spanning the East Clear Creek, located east of Happy Jack, AZ, for approximately 500 acres of Federal land (National Forest) near Clints Well. Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - non-Federal land is all of Section 19,Township14 North, Range 12 East, Gila & Salt River Merdian. Federal land is portion of Section 30,Township14 North, Range 10 East, Gila & Salt River Merdian.. non-Federal land is a complete (enlarged ) Section of land located 4 miles south-east of the MogollonRim District office. The Federal parcel is located approximately 1.5 miles north -west of Clint's . Clints Fuels Reduction Project - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2008 04/2008 Carol Holland EA (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 02/2007 928-477-2255 - Fuels management [email protected] Description: Reduce fuels that threaten private land inholdings; improve forest health.
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T14N, R9 & 10 and T13N, R9 & 10E. The project area is in the locale of Happy Jack Lodge, Clints Well, the Long Valley Experimental Forest and the old Long Valley Admin site. Mogollon Rim Christmas Tree - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 11/2007 Carol Holland Area Est. Scoping Start 01/2007 928-477-2255 CE [email protected] Description: Determine where Christmas trees may be available for harvest within mixed conifer vegetation type.
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. South end of the Mogollon Rim in the mixed conifer areas on top of ridgelines.. Northern Leopard Frog - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2007 06/2007 Carol Holland Breeding Sites Protection Scoping Start 07/21/2006 928-477-2255 CE [email protected] Description: Fencing of two stock tanks
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T 16 N, R 8 E, Sections 3&32. Butch Tank and T-Tank #2.
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Coconino National Forest Mogollon Rim Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Pack Rat Salvage - Road management Completed Actual: 10/24/2003 01/2004 Sara Alberts EA - Fuels management (928) 527-3640 - Forest products [email protected] Description: Analysis of impacts and proposal for salvaging fire killed timber in the Pack Rat Fire area.
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T12N R10E Sections 1,2,3,9,10,11. Pack Rat Wildfire Area. Pivot Rock-Hackberry Range - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 01/2008 Carol Holland Allotment Est. Scoping Start 02/2007 928-477-2255 EA [email protected] Description: Determine whether to continue to authorize livestock grazing, determine where livestock grazing is appropriate and to what intensity or level of grazing. Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Pivot Rock and Hackberry Range Allotments located on southern portion of Forest. Rock Pit Development - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 10/2007 Carol Holland EA - Minerals and Geology Est. Scoping Start 01/2007 928-477-2255 [email protected] Description: Consider development of rock pits for mineral products.
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Various rock pit locations.
Walker Basin Allotment - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:03/2007 04/2007 Carol Holland Division Fence and Cattleguard Scoping Start 08/01/2006 928-477-2255 CE [email protected] Description: Five miles of electric wire fence for division of two pastures (Pine & Steer), and installation of one multi-grid cattleguard adjacent north and south to Mahan Park on
Location: UNIT - Mogollon Rim Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Pine and Steer pastures on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District..
Coconino National Forest Mormon Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region
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Coconino National Forest Mormon Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Casner Park/Kelly Seep Range - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2008 10/2008 Michael Hannemann Allotment Est. Scoping Start 01/2008 928-527-8262 EA [email protected] s Description: Update allotment management plan.
Location: UNIT - Mormon Lake Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. 28,922 acres east of I-17, south of Mountainaire community. Elk Park Fuels Reduction/Forest - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:05/2007 10/2007 Skye Sieber Health 215 Comment Period Legal 928-527-8216 EA Notice 02/21/2007 [email protected] Description: Reduce wildfire risk on approximately 6,700 acres of NFS lands surrounding the community of Elk Park Meadows through mechanical thinning and prescribed burning methods. Location: UNIT - Mormon Lake Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T19N, R7E Sections 1 and 12-13; T19N, R8E Sections 3-9 and 15-20; T20N, R7E Section 36; and T20N, R8E Sections 31- 33. Approximately 6 miles southeast of Flagstaff, AZ, west of Upper Lake Mary.. Fort Tuthill to Kachina Village - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Brian Poturalski Urban Trail Connection 928-527-8264 CE [email protected] Description: Construct a 3/4 mile trail connection extending south from where the existing urban trail from Fort Tuthill County Park meets the road to the Kachina Village wetlands. Location: UNIT - Mormon Lake Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T. 20 N., R. 7 E., Section 7. Approximately 1-2 miles south Flagstaff, AZ city limits and just west of I-17. Highlands Fire Department - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:06/2007 12/2007 Peter Mourtsen Townsite Act Scoping Start 08/06/2006 928-527-3414 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 04/2007 Description: Sale of 6.25 acres of National Forest System lands (via the Townsite Act) for a new fire station for Highlands Fire Department Location: UNIT - Mormon Lake Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. East of I-17 at the Old Munds Highway/Mountainaire Road intersection .
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Coconino National Forest Mormon Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Munds Park Fuels Reduction - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 10/2008 Skye Sieber EA Est. Scoping Start 05/2007 928-527-8216 [email protected] Description: Reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health on approximately 3,300 acres of NFS land south of Munds Park through mechanical thinning and prescribed burning. Location: UNIT - Mormon Lake Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Directly south and southwest of the Munds Park community, near I-17..
Coconino National Forest Peaks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region APS Coconino Substation to - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/23/2007 02/2007 Kenneth Jacobs Kachina Village 69kV Rebuild 928-214-2464 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Authorize Arizona Public Service Company (APS) to rebuild a portion of existing 69 kV transmission line from Coconino Substation to Kachina Village located on NFS land and authorized under a special use permit. Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Kachina Village.
APS Substation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 01/2008 Kenneth Jacobs EA Scoping Start 09/20/2006 (928) 214-2464 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 04/2007 Description: Construction of a substation next to the WAPA substation by Winona.
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T21N, R9E, Section 24. Adjacent to the existing Page-Phoenix 345KV substation near Winona, east of Flagstaff.. Black Bill Range Allotment - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:04/2007 05/2007 Michael Hannemann CE Scoping Start 11/14/2006 928-527-8262 [email protected] s Description: Update allotment management plan.
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. 3,646 acres just NE of the City of Flagstaff, west of Black Bill Park and US Hwy 89A..
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Coconino National Forest Peaks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Cosnino and Maxwell Springs - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2008 02/2008 Michael Hannemann Range Allotments Est. Scoping Start 10/2007 928-527-8262 CE [email protected] s Description: Update allotment management plan.
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Maxwell Springs is a 21,374-acre allotment N. of Bellemont and W. of Baderville and runs north to Hart Prairie. Cosnino is a 10,899-acre allotment, adjacent to east Flagstaff and bisected by I-40.. Doney Park 69kv Substation - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/22/2007 03/2007 Kenneth Jacobs Feeder 928-214-2464 EA [email protected] Description: Construction of a new 69kv transmission line to connect the new Doney Park substation with the existing Flagstaff/Tuba City 69kv line. Involves approximately 1.5 miles of linear Right of Way following the existing Transwestern Pipeline Corridor. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/nepa/2006/doney-park/index.shtml Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. North of Flagstaff, AZ in Doney Park on the west side of US Highway 89.. GFFP Eastside - Fuels management Completed Actual: 01/08/2007 05/2007 Alvin Brown EA 928-527-8234 [email protected] Description: A fuels reduction/forest health project in conjunction with the Greater Flagstaff Forests Partnership.
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Located east of Flagstaff, AZ. Approximate boundaries include: Limestone/Campbell Mesa on the south, Timberline to the north, Cosnino Rd. on the east and Mt. Elden on the west.. Inner Basin Pipeline Relocation - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2007 09/2007 Kenneth Jacobs CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2007 928-214-2464 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Authorize the City of Flagstaff to relocate approximately 1/4 mile of water pipeline out of the San Francisco Peaks Wilderness to an existing road. Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T23N, R7E, Sect. 27. Inner Basin of the San Francisco Peaks.
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Coconino National Forest Peaks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Jack Smith/Schultz Fuels - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 10/2009 Alvin Brown Reduction and Forest Health Est. Scoping Start 04/2007 928-527-8234 EA [email protected] Description: A fuels reduction/forest health project, in conjunction with the Greater Flagstaff Forest Partnership, to treat approximately 10,000 acres of forest. Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Southeast side of the San Francisco Peaks (between the wilderness area and Hwy 89 N) including Schultz Pass. . Peaks Range Allotment - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2008 11/2008 Michael Hannemann EA Est. Scoping Start 10/2007 928-527-8262 [email protected] s Description: Update allotment management plan.
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. 165,599 acres along east, north, and west sides of the San Francisco Peaks (between Hwy 89 N and Hwy 180).. Saddle Mountain - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kenneth Jacobs Communications Site Plan 928-214-2464 EA [email protected] Description: Development of a new Communications Site Plan that will allow for the expansion of facilities and multiple wireless telephone carriers to operate from the site. Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T 24 N, R 6 E, Section 26 . Top of Saddle Mountain north of Flagstaff, AZ near Kendrick Park. Slate Mountain Pronghorn - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 01/19/2007 04/2007 Cary Thompson Habitat Restoration 928-527-8237 CE [email protected] Description: Cut encroaching ponderosa pine and juniper trees from natural meadows in the Slate Mountain area to improve forage and connectivity to other pronghorn habitat. Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T24, R5E, Sections 7, 11, 12, and 14. Kendrick Peak, Arizona quadrangle.. Approximately 20 miles northwest of Flagstaff, about 1 mile south of Slate Mountain. The project area boundary is adjacent to and west of US Hwy 180..
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Coconino National Forest Peaks Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Wild Bill and Slate Mountain - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:04/2007 05/2007 Michael Hannemann Range Allotments Scoping Start 03/07/2007 928-527-8262 CE [email protected] s Description: Update allotment management plan.
Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Wild Bill is 26,520 acres between Hochderffer Hills and the west forest boundary. Slate Mountain is 46,510 acres between Kendrick Park and the NW forest boundary. Both are bisected by US Hwy 180.. Winona Wireless - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:06/2007 08/2007 Kenneth Jacobs Communications Site Scoping Start 08/22/2006 928-214-2464 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 04/2007 Description: Designation of a new communication site to provide wireless telephone coverage for a portion of I-40 near Winona, Arizona. Location: UNIT - Peaks Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. LEGAL - T 21 N, R 9 E, Section 13. On the north side of I-40 near Winona, adjacent to the Page/Phoenix 345kV line.
Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Arizona Water Company Water - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2007 11/2007 Judy Adams Storage Tanks Scoping Start 10/16/2006 (928) 203-7506 EA [email protected] Description: Proposal to construct two 1-million gallon water storage facilities in the Broken Arrow area near Sedona.
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. In the Broken Arrow trail area behind private property.
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Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Cactus Road Improvements - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 12/2007 Judy Adams CE Est. Scoping Start 06/2007 928-203-7506 [email protected] Description: Proposal by a private landowner to improve Forest Road 119D as access into private property. Road is located east of Cornville along Cornville Road. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T15N, R4E, Section 12, 13, and 14, GSRM. Along Cornville Road, Forest Road 119D. Cedar Flat Pronghorn Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Janie Agyagos Improvements 928-203-7507 CE [email protected] Description: Use of agra-ax and/or chainsaws to reduce encroaching junipers, increase sight distance and increase grass and forb species. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Cedar Flat area.
Chavez Ranch Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2008 02/2009 Judy Adams Improvements Est. Scoping Start 09/2007 928-203-7506 EA [email protected] Description: Proposal by private developer in coordination with Yavapai County to improve Chavez Ranch Road from Cathedral Vista Road to private property, including road construction. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. LEGAL - T17N, R5E, Sections 23, 24, and 26, G&SRM. Near Upper Red Rock Loop Road, Old Post Trail and north side of Crescent Moon Ranch. Clear Creek Mineral Withdrawal - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A Peter Mourtsen EA (928) 527-3414 [email protected] Description: Request BLM to withdraw 364 acres from location and entry under mining laws in order to protect the Clear Creek Ruins Archaeological District Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Southeast of Camp Verde, AZ and north of Highway 260.
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Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Cornville Non-motorized Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 01/2008 William Stafford System Est. Scoping Start 05/2007 928-203-7529 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to construct motorized and non-motorized trails connections between Cornville Road and the Verde River and SR89A and Oak Creek in the Cornville area. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Around Cornville and Bridgeport areas of Yavapai County. Cornville Road Multi-use Path - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2007 02/2008 William Stafford CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 928-203-7529 [email protected] Description: Proposal in coordination with Yavapai County to construct a non-motorized path along Cornville Road from SR89A to Windmill Park in Cornville. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Area south of Cornville Road from the highway to Oak Creek. Crescent Moon Well and - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A William Stafford Pipeline (928) 203-7529 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to drill a new water well to serve the Crescent Moon Ranch Recreation facility and a pipeline to connect to the new well. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. New well proposed along Chavez Ranch Road. Fossil Creek Range Allotment - Grazing management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 01/2008 Carol Holland EA Est. Scoping Start 02/2007 928-477-2255 [email protected] Description: Determine whether to continue to authoirze livestock grazing, determine where livestock grazing is appropriate and to what intensity or level of grazing. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Southern portion of Forest, borders Verde River and Fossil Creek .
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Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Herkenham Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2007 11/2007 William Stafford CE Scoping Start 10/08/2002 928-203-7529 [email protected] Description: Construction and designation of a new system trail to connect the Red Rock High School with Crescent Moon Ranch Day Use area and Red Rock Crossing area. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Area in West Sedona from the high school to Red Rock Crossing. Issuance of New Special Use - Special use management Completed Actual: 02/05/2007 02/2007 Judy Adams Permits for Expired Permits or (928) 203-7506 New Owners 2006 [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to reissue permits that have expired or have new owners throughout the ranger district area.
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. Sedona Ranger District various locations. Oak Creek Fuel Reduction - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:05/2007 07/2007 Scott Spleiss EA Scoping Start 03/01/2001 928-567-4121 Est. Objection Period Legal [email protected] Notice 04/2007 Description: Develop a comprehensive fire Management Plan, in coordination with Sedona Fire Dept., AZ Game and Fish Dept., private landowners and State Lands Dept., to reduce fuels in Oak Creek Canyon. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino. Oak Creek Canyon, north of Sedona. Plateau Drive Road Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2007 04/2007 Judy Adams CE Scoping Start 12/13/2006 928-203-7506 [email protected] Description: Proposal by private land owner to create paved public access using an existing forest road to access new subdivision and private properties in an area above Oak Creek. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Section 14, T15N, R4E, G&SRM Cornville area above Oak Creek.
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Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R3 - Southwestern Region Red Rock Outfitter and Guide - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A William Stafford Management Plan (928) 203-7529 EIS [email protected] Description: Proposal to consider issuance of outfitter and guide permits in the Red Rock area. Currently on hold pending completion of Recreation Needs and Capacity Assessment. A new proposed action may be developed based on the findings of the assessment. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. Red Rock Ranger District, area generally around Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde. Stations West Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2007 08/2007 William Stafford CE Scoping Start 12/04/2006 (928) 203-7529 [email protected] Description: Proposal to construct and designate a trail near Sugarloaf Mountain in West Sedona to connect trailheads.
Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. West Sedona near City of Sedona Sugarloaf Trailhead. Tobias/Flynn Road Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2007 02/2008 Judy Adams EA Scoping Start 02/09/2007 928-203-7506 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 08/2007 Description: Proposal to construct a road from SR179 to private property across Oak Creek from Poco Diablo and Chavez Crossing Group Campground in Sedona. Proposal is the result of litigation requiring the Forest Service to provide an easement. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Coconino, Yavapai. Area near Chavez Crossing Group Campground in Sedona . Verde Valley School and House - Watershed management Cancelled N/A N/A William Stafford Mountain Trail System - Recreation management (928) 203-7529 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to develop trails and trailheads and obliterate tracks and undesignated trails near Verde Valley School and House Mountain area. Location: UNIT - Red Rock Ranger District. STATE - Arizona. COUNTY - Yavapai. Area between Verde Valley School and House Mountain.
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