Decision Memo Completed

Ruby River Winter Habitat Improvement Project

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

This project proposes to improve 325-acres of winter habitat for moose along the Ruby River in the Gravelly Landscape, Snowcrest Mountain Recommended Wilderness Area.

Location

Gravelly Landscape, Snowcrest Mountain Recommended Wilderness Management Area, along the Ruby River.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/13/2017
2
Decision
03/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Ruby River Winter Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/30/2018
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsMadison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9S R3W, Sec. 33, T10S R3W Sections 3, 4, 9, 16, 21, 29 and 32
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants