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 Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Population Enhancements |
| Monument Fire Whitebark Pine Planting | Decision Signed Date: 06/21/2019 |
| Forests | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Districts | Madison Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T9S, R2W, Sections 10, 11, 15, 14, 21, 22, & 27 |