Decision Memo Completed

Schultz Saddle Prescribed Burn

Bitterroot National Forest Ravalli, Montana Sula Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Schultz Saddle Prescribed BurnDecision Signed Date: 07/13/2021
ForestsBitterroot National Forest
DistrictsSula Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1N R18W Sec 22-24, 36,25-26,13-14 T1N R17W Sec 19, 29-30
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)