Decision Memo Completed

Wigwam Fire Fences

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Madison, Montana Madison Ranger District

The Forest Service proposes to approve the Wigwam Trail C&H livestock allotment permittee to construct approximately 0.51 miles of fence at three different locations in the Wigwam Creek watershed to divert livestock from wet areas and Wigwam Creek.

Location

Township 8 south, Range 2 west, Sections 7 and 8 and Township 8 south, Range 3 west, Section 13

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/07/2024
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Structural Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Wigwam Fire FencesDecision Signed Date: 12/17/2024
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsMadison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Grazing managementWatershed management