Decision Memo Completed

Moosehorn Ditch Hazard Removal Project

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Beaverhead, Montana Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units

We propose to remove the remaining dead and dying lodgepole pine adjacent to separate portions of the Moosehorn Ditch to protect the integrity of the ditch should wind damage occur. For details please see the scoping letter on this project website.

Location

Big Hole Landscape, Ruby Management Area, next to Isaac Meadows 13 miles southwest of Wisdom, MT.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/27/2016
2
Decision
11/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Moosehorn Ditch Hazard Removal ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/23/2016 (Constrained Due to Litigation)
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsWisdom Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3S, R17W, west edge Section 27, across the SE corner Section 28
Special use managementVegetation management (other than forest products)