Decision Memo Completed

Roadside Hazard Tree Removal #6

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Granite; Madison, Montana Madison Ranger District

Remove dead, dying, or structurally unsound trees determined to pose a hazard along several system roads on the Madison and Pintler Ranger Districts. Method of removal will likely involve commercial timber sales.

Location

Several roads in the Meadow Creek, Alder Gulch, Madison River-Ennis Lake, Willow Creek, and Standard Creek watersheds; several roads in the East Fork Rock Creek Watershed

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/17/2013
2
Comment Period
04/17/2013
3
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Roadside Hazard Tree Removal #6Decision Signed Date: 11/22/2013 Legal Notice Date: 11/22/2013
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsMadison Ranger District; Pintler Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 3 S., R. 3 W.; T. 4 S, R 2 W.; T. 5 S, R 2 W; T. 3 N., R. 15 W.; T. 4 N., R. 14 & 15 W.; T 5 N., R 14 W.
Road management