Re-establish riparian shrub community & enhance stream channel stability. Remove riparian conifers on 18 ac., plant willows, place large woody debris along stream, fence to exclude livestock/big game, build livestock watering site outside exclosure.
Location
Middle Fork Rock Creek about 17 miles southwest of Philipsburg, Montana.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/08/2006
2
Comment Period
03/27/2007
3
Decision
05/2007 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2007 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Stewardship Contract, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution Of 2003 |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Middle Fork Rock Creek Riparian Enhancement | Decision Signed Date: 05/14/2007 Legal Notice Date: 05/16/2007 |
| Forests | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Districts | Pintler Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T4N, R15W, Sec. 18 |