Decision Memo Completed

Eastside Forest & Habitat Improvement Project

Bitterroot National Forest Ravalli, Montana Bitterroot National Forest All Units

Project proposes to use a mix of prescribed fire and pre-commercial thinning to address forest health and wildlife habitat improvement needs.

Location

Project covers most of the "eastside" of the Bitterroot National Forest located east of Highway 93, as well as the entire Sula Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/11/2021
2
Decision
12/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (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; Species Habitat Improvements
Eastside Forest & Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/05/2022
ForestsBitterroot National Forest
DistrictsStevensville Ranger District; Darby Ranger District; Sula Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants