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If you have any questions regarding these program
please contact Fort Buchanan Directorate of Public
Works Environmental Division at (787) 707-3508/3575
Introduction
The Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Division, through the
Conservation Program, oversees the implementation of the Integrated
Natural Resources Management Plan. This plan integrates natural
resource management with endangered species management , cultural
resources, pest management and National Environmental Protection Act
implementation.
All aspects of the program fall inline with Federal Laws, Army Regulations,
and Executive Orders, as a means to conserve our natural and cultural
environment.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): NEPA requires the Federal
government to asses environmental impacts and alternatives of proposed
actions. The Army guidance for NEPA compliance is 32 CFR Part 651;
“Environmental Analysis of Army Actions”. NEPA primarily evaluates
construction and renovation projects, reserve training, and real estate
actions, among others. Army NEPA Analysis has three basic levels:
1. Record of Environmental Consideration; prepared for categorically
excluded actions
2. Environmental Assessment; 3-6 month process, requires public
notification
3. Environmental Impact Statement; 1-5 year process, requires public
notification
Endangered Species Management: Their are two federally protected
species within Fort Buchanan boundaries. These are the Puerto Rican Boa
(Chilabothrus inornatus) and the Palo de Rosa (Ottoschulzia rhodoxylon,
small tree). The Conservation program works in collaboration with the US
Fish and Wildlife Service and the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and
Environmental Resources to conserve both species. Also, the Installation
receive the support of the University of Puerto Rico and the US Army Corps
of Engineers, implementing the Puerto Rican tagging project intended to
document the population, habitat use and movement of this endangered
reptile.
Cultural Resources: The purpose of the cultural resources management program is to
achieve regulatory compliance and ensure the Army stewardship responsibilities are met.
Thus far, none of Fort Buchanan cultural resources have been determined to be eligible for
listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Natural Resource Management: The Natural Resource Program has
integrated reforestation initiatives that have planted approximately 500 new
native trees throughout the Installation. This initiatives have been
undertaken with the participation Boy Scouts, Volunteers, MWR Youth
Center and Child Development Center, and Garrison Staff. This strategy
contributes to preserving natural habitats.
Figure 1. Garrison Commander, Caryn Heard, COL participates with members of the
Retiree Council in a reforestation activity where 25 tropical trees were planted near the
200 area.
Figure 2. DPW Environmental Chief and
Environmental Compliance Manager assist Boy Scout
to plant trees.
Figure 3. US Fish & Wildlife Service personnel
work with Conservation Manager to analyze
Palo de Rosa population in the limestone hill.
Figure 4. Fort Buchanan Conservation Manger, responds to relocate a Puerto Rican
Boa located within construction site. This strategy helps preserve snakes that would
otherwise most likely be accidentally injured or killed.
Community Outreach and Awareness: The Natural Resource program
uses community outreach and education as a primary tool to achieve
environmental protection and regulatory compliance.
Figure 7. The Army Earth Day Expo is a major outreach event that integrates all
internal and external community members for a common goal; becoming better
environmental stewards.
Figure 8. The Conservation Manger talks
to Fort Buchanan Youth on the importance
of reforestation .
Figure5. Remnants rail bed of the American
Railroad, originally constructed in 1902. This
railroad connected Fort Buchanan to the San
Juan port during World War II and were
dismantled by 1962.
Archeological Resource Description NRHP Eligibility
Recommendation
FB-1
(also Site 2,* and SJ-BU-
2/ Southwest Site**)
Complex of four rock shelters with historic and
prehistoric artifacts
Potentially eligible
FB-2
(Site 3/ Quebrada Santa
Catalina)*
Surface artifact scatter; 1 sherd recovered Ineligible
FB-3 Surface historic artifact scatter on slope surrounding
Chapel
Undetermined
FB-4 0.64 km (0.4 mile) segment of early 20th century rail
bed (American Railroad [ARR]) with segments of
intact track
Ineligible
FB-5 Feeder tracks that joined with the ARR; small segment
of intact track
Ineligible
FB-6 Feeder tracks that joined with the ARR; small segment
of intact track
Ineligible
FB-7 Feeder tracks that joined with the ARR; served
warehouses in Area 600, only gravel bed profiles in a
drainage cut remain
Ineligible
FB-8 Cement slab foundation from ca. 1944 structure; no
building # listed on maps
Ineligible
FB-9 Surface scatter of historic/prehistoric artifacts Ineligible
FB-10 Surface scatter of prehistoric ceramics Ineligible
Figure 6. Summary of Archeological Resources Identified at Fort Buchanan.
L E G E N D
PROJECT NOTES:
Protected Areas;
Endangered Species
Habitat
Palo de Rosa (Ottoschulzia
rhodoxylon)
Puerto Rican Boa ( Chilabothrus
inornatus)
Integrated Pest Management Program (IPMP): IPMP protects soldier,
civilian and their families against potentially harmful pest. The Intent of
IPMP is to use all appropriate technology and techniques to an effective
degree of pest prevention and suppression in a safe, cost effective and
environmentally sound manner. IPM types of control include:
1. Biological Control; using living organism including reproductive and
genetic control
2. Mechanical Control; hand removal, traps, and exclusion (e.i. screens)
3. Physical Control; heat, cold, sound, x-ray to kill pest
4. Regulatory Control; establishing regulations laws and policies
5. Cultural Control; habitat modification and sanitation
6. Chemical Control; poison, insect growth regulators, repellents
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