Decision Memo Completed

Swan Valley Ponderosa Pine Carbaryl Project

Flathead National Forest Lake; Missoula, Montana Flathead National Forest All Units

In response to a region-wide outbreak of mountain pine beetles, the Swan Lake Ranger District is proposing to apply the insecticide carbaryl and pheromone verbenone to ponderosa and whitebark pine trees in the Upper Swan River Valley.

Location

The Upper Swan River Valley located between Bigfork and Seeley Lake, Montana.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/26/2011
2
Decision
05/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Swan Valley Ponderosa Pine Carbaryl ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/27/2011
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsSwan Lake Ranger District
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