To restore ecotonal habitats- aspen, whitebark & limber pine, meadow/ grassland & forest interface riparian areas, woody draws, & montane ponderosa pine- where assessment (App. A), shows a departure from desired conditions & can support restoration.
Location
Restoration of ecotonal habitats could occur in suitable habitats across the Custer Gallatin NF, w/ except that montane ponderosa pine restoration would only occur on Yellowstone & Beartooth RDs.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/30/2019
2
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2021 (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; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Products Sales; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Decision Memo Ecotonal Habitat Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/10/2021 |
| Forests | Custer Gallatin National Forest |
| Districts | Custer Gallatin National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |