Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Como Forest Health Project (FHP)

Bitterroot National Forest Ravalli, Montana Darby Ranger District

The proposed project would address immediate and long-term vegetation concerns resulting from the mountain pine beetle, reduce fire hazard, increase age and species diversity in forested stand, and protect the visual integrity of the recreation area

Location

The proposed project is located on Forest Service lands on the Darby Ranger District. The project area is located north of Lake Como, between Lake Como and Lost Horse Road.

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
06/17/2013
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/26/2014
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/14/2015
4
Objection Period Start
03/14/2015
5
Decision
07/2015 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
09/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Como Forest Health Project Record of DecisionDecision Signed Date: 07/14/2015
ForestsBitterroot National Forest
DistrictsDarby Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionR22W,T4N - Sections 13, 24, 25 and 36; R21W, T4N - Sections 17, 18, 19,20, 21, 28, 29,30,and 31
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management