The Stevensville Ranger District is proposing vegetation management activities in and around the Bass Creek Recreation Area to address mountain pine beetle concerns. The proposed treatments would aim to improve overall forest health in the area.
Location
The analysis area encompasses approximately 1200 acres in the Larry and Bass Creek drainages, in the Bitterroot mountain range, west of Stevensville, Montana.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/15/2010
2
Comment Period
03/30/2012
3
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact - Larry Bass Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/23/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/27/2012 |
| Forests | Bitterroot National Forest |
| Districts | Stevensville Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The project area is located in T 10 N, R 20W, sections 27, 28, 32 and 33 MM. |