Decision Memo Completed

Smith Shields Forest Health

Custer Gallatin National Forest Meagher; Park, Montana Yellowstone Ranger District

Reduce the risk or extent of, or increase resilience to, insect or disease infestations in the area by improving resiliency of stand structure, function and composition; also reduce wildfire risk to local communities and federal lands in the WUI.

Location

Located east of Hwy 89, approximately 25 miles north of I-90 (near Wilsall)in the Crazy Mountains

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/12/2016
2
Decision
01/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Smith Shields Forest HealthDecision Signed Date: 01/06/2017
ForestsCuster Gallatin National Forest
DistrictsYellowstone Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)