The proposal is to remove approximately 0.1 mile of road, which is 2/3 of the existing roadbed, where it closely parallels Hog Trough Creek. The primary objective is to improve the streamside vegetation and the associated fish and wildlife habitat
Location
Hog Trough Creek, a Tributary to Skalkaho Creek, in the Darby District of the Bitterroot NF. Along Forest Road 75.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/24/2012
2
Comment Period
08/24/2012
3
Decision
11/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Hog Trough Riparian Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 11/07/2012 Legal Notice Date: 11/14/2012 |
| Forests | Bitterroot National Forest |
| Districts | Darby Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 5 N., R18 W., Sect. 33. |