Lincoln National Forest Land Management Plan Revision and Environmental Impact Statement
How to Comment
How to Comment Effectively
Organize Your Thoughts
Crossing Mexican Canyon Trestle on the Alamogordo & Sacramento Mountains Railroad, which operated from 1899 to 1947
Make sure your intent/concern is clear. Identify the specific aspects of the Draft LMP Revision or Draft EIS you are addressing.
Identify the “Why”
Share your reasoning. Comments that simply state agreement or opposition are unhelpful.
Remember, comments Are Not “Votes”
Duplicate comments do not carry more weight. Substance has a bigger impact than quantity.
Include Your Name
To have standing to object, you must include your name and contact information.
Example Comment
In the Fire and Fuels section (pg. 80 of the Draft LMP) guideline says “Measures should be taken to prevent the spread of invasive plant species by equipment, personnel, or rehabilitation operations.” This should be a standard instead of a guideline because nonnative invasive plants are difficult to eradicate.
Hot Foot Teddy (aka Smokey the Bear) with Judy Bell in 1950
Things to Consider
Changes to Plan Components
The Forest Service welcomes suggestions for changes to the wording of a specific plan component, suggestions for new or deleted components., or changes to the type of plan component.
Changes to Management Areas
The Forest Service welcomes suggestions to location, inclusion, or boundaries of a management area and why.
Monitoring of Desired Conditions
Which desired conditions would be the most important to monitor to determine the success of the Plan?
Draft EIS
The Forest Service welcomes comments on the environmental analysis in the Draft EIS , including recommendations for additional sources.
Values and On-The-Ground Work
What impact will the Draft LMP Revision or any of the alternatives in the Draft EIS have on your values? Does the or Draft LMP Revision allow the Lincoln National Forest to do the right work on the ground?
Ways to Comment
The public comment period for the Draft LMP Revision and Draft EIS ends on November 5th, 2021. The Forest Service values public participation. Communications from the public regarding this project, including commenters' names and contact information, will become part of the public record. Comments, including anonymous comments, will be accepted at any time. However, comments posted after the close of a designated comment period may not be able to be given full consideration. There are 4 ways to submit comments:
CARA (Preferred method)
Mail a letter
Travis Moseley, Responsible Official
Attention: Forest Plan Revision Team
Lincoln National Forest
3463 Las Palomas Rd
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Hand-deliver between 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Lincoln National Forest
3463 Las Palomas Rd
Alamogordo, NM
Or deliver to the front desk at District Offices
Comment verbally at a Public Meeting
The meetings will be held on Zoom on the following dates:
• Sept. 22, 2021 at 4:00 PM MDT
• Sept. 29, 2021 at 2:00 PM MDT
• Oct. 12, 2021 at 4:00 PM MDTMore information about these meetings and how to attend can be found here.
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For more information on the project or to be added to the mailing list, please contact Diane Prather at (575-649-9405) or diane.prather@usda.gov.