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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Swan Valley Ponderosa Pine Carbaryl Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/27/2011 |
| Forests | Flathead National Forest |
| Districts | Swan Lake Ranger District |