Environmental Assessment Completed

Spotted Bear River Project

Flathead National Forest Flathead, Montana Spotted Bear Ranger District

Vegetation treatments to address current and expected mortality from insects and diseases and to create or maintain forest conditions that are more resilient in the face of future disturbances (primarily wildfire, disease or insect infestations).

Location

Spotted Bear River drainage on the Spotted Bear Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/04/2009
2
Comment Period
09/17/2010
3
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Spotted Bear River Project Decision NoticeDecision Signed Date: 08/07/2011 Legal Notice Date: 08/07/2011
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsSpotted Bear Ranger District
Forest productsRoad managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management