The Schultz Saddle Rx is approx. 6,300 acres within the 2000 Valley Complex fire. The intent of this burn would be to clean up the fuels, open corridors for winter range, rejuvenate the elk habitat and improve a grazing allotment conditions.
Location
Schultz Saddle Rx is located 7 air miles southeast of Sula, MT and 8 air miles east of Lost Trail Ski Area.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/25/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Schultz Saddle Prescribed Burn | Decision Signed Date: 07/13/2021 |
| Forests | Bitterroot National Forest |
| Districts | Sula Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T1N R18W Sec 22-24, 36,25-26,13-14 T1N R17W Sec 19, 29-30 |