SILVER CITY, NM – Sept. 11, 2024 – On July 3, 2024, Gila National Forest released its final environmental impact statement and draft record of decision for the Gila National Forest revised land management plan, as well as the Southwestern Regional Forester's Species of Conservation Concern list for the Gila National Forest.
A 60-day objection period remains open. It officially began with the publication of the legal notice in the Silver City Daily Press. Parties may have standing to file an objection if they previously submitted substantive comments during opportunities to provide comment.
For specific requirements on filing an objection, visit the Gila National Forest website at Gila National Forest - Home (usda.gov) review 36 CFR 219, or the legal notice. Once any objections are resolved and responded to, the Gila National Forest will publish the revised land management plan, final record of decision, and final environmental impact statement. The forest supervisor's signature on the final record of decision brings the entire forest plan revision process to an end, and the implementation and monitoring phase can begin.
The final environmental impact statement, draft record of decision, and other project documents are located on the forest plan revision website at Gila National Forest - Home (usda.gov).
