Decision Memo Completed

Monument Fire Whitebark Pine Planting

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Madison, Montana Madison Ranger District

Planting the burned area from the 2018 Monument Fire with native Whitebark pine in order to help the species establish during the period of little competition from vegetation post-fire.

Location

Gravelly Landscape, Ruby-Horse Creek and Johnny Gulch Management Areas inside the Monument Fire perimeter.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/15/2019
2
Decision
06/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Monument Fire Whitebark Pine PlantingDecision Signed Date: 06/21/2019
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsMadison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9S, R2W, Sections 10, 11, 15, 14, 21, 22, & 27
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants