A project to improve forest tree structure and species composition, reduce hazardous fuels, maintain and improve wildlife habitat, improve recreation opportunities,improve water quality and aquatic habitat, and provide commercial wood products.
Location
This project is located in the Griffin Creek drainage on the Tally Lake Ranger District approximately 17 miles west of Kalispell, MT.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/19/2010
2
Comment Period
12/16/2011
3
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Special Products Sales; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Salvage); Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Griffin Creek Resource Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/25/2012 (FS Withdrawn) Legal Notice Date: 09/27/2012 |
| Forests | Flathead National Forest |
| Districts | Tally Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T28N, R26W; T28N, R25W; T28N, R24W; T29N, R26W; T29N, R25W; T29N, R24W; T30N, R26W; T30N, R25W; T30N, R24W |