This project proposes treatment in the Threemile and Ambrose Creek watersheds to reduce tree densities in both young, regenerated and mature timber stands to improve forest growth while providing forest products, jobs & income to the local economy.
Location
The Three Saddle Project area is located at the northeast extent of the Bitterroot NF on the Stevensville RD. The project includes Bitterroot NF lands from Ambrose Saddle to Cinnabar Saddle.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/10/2010
2
Comment Period
08/21/2011
3
Decision
04/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Three Saddle Vegetation Managment Project - Decision Notice and FONSI | Decision Signed Date: 04/15/2013 Legal Notice Date: 04/21/2013 |
| Forests | Bitterroot National Forest |
| Districts | Stevensville Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The Three Saddle project area includes T10N, R18W, Sections 26, 35 and T9N, R18W, Sections 2, 3, 10, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, 32. |