Intermediate and regeneration harvest to reduce the risk or extent of and increase the resiliency to insect and disease infestation while providing wood products to local mills. Reduce fuels to increase fire suppression effectiveness and safety.
Location
The project is located south and southwest of West Yellowstone, Montana near South Plateau.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/16/2020
2
Comment Period
10/06/2022
3
Objection Period Start
03/15/2023
4
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green) |
| South Plateau Area Landscape Treatment Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/07/2023 |
| Forests | Custer Gallatin National Forest |
| Districts | Hebgen Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections within T14S, R 44E, T14S, R45E, T15S, R44E and T15S, R45ENational Forest System lands |