Decision Memo Completed

McCart Lookout Defensible Space Project

Bitterroot National Forest Ravalli, Montana Sula Ranger District

Reduce the threat of wildfire and restore the viewshed around the lookout by creating a 500' buffer (approximately 10 acres). The project proposes to mechanically remove dead and dying trees around the lookout.

Location

McCart Lookout is located on the Sula Ranger District (T. 2 N., R. 17 W., Section 33)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/04/2019
2
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
McCart Lookout Defensible Space Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 09/19/2019
ForestsBitterroot National Forest
DistrictsSula Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Recreation management