Categorical Exclusion Completed

East Valley Fuels Reduction

Flathead National Forest Flathead; Lake, Montana Swan Lake Ranger District

The purpose of this project is to improve the diversity and resilience of terrestrial ecosystems and vegetation, reduce fire behavior near communities within the wildland-urban interface, and produce forest products to contribute to the economy.

Location

The East Valley Fuels Reduction Project is located east of Kalispell, MT along the east side of Flathead Valley. The project extends from Columbia Falls to Swan Lake.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
3/6/2025
2
Finding/Decision Date
9/4/2025

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionSection 605 of HFRA (16 U.S.C.6591d)
Decision Signed Date9/4/2025
Forest productsFuels management