Decision Memo Completed

Flathead National Forest Pre-commercial Thinning Project

Flathead National Forest Flathead, Montana Flathead National Forest All Units

The proposal includes no more than 3,652 acres of treatment. Implementation of this project would occur annually during the summers between 2011 and 2016. The proposed treatment acres have been refined based upon comments received on the project.

Location

Tally Lake, Hungry Horse, Glacier View, Swan Lake, and Spotted Bear Ranger districts

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/28/2011
2
Comment Period
01/28/2011
3
Decision
09/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
FHF Pre-commercial Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/30/2011 Legal Notice Date: 10/05/2011
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsFlathead National Forest All Units
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management