Decision Memo Completed

Condon Mountain Planting project

Flathead National Forest Missoula, Montana Flathead National Forest All Units

Planting whitebark pine on 31 acres and western larch on 100 acres in areas burned by the Condon Mountain Fire in 2012.

Location

Whitebark Pine planting will take place in the upper reaches of Smith Creek. Western Larch planting will take place in teh Simpson Creek and lower Smith Creek area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/27/2013
2
Comment Period
02/27/2013
3
Decision
04/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Condon Mountain Planting ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/05/2013
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsFlathead National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionWhitebark pine planting: T21N, R16W, Sections 15 & 22. Western Larch planting T21N, R16W, Sections 8 & 20
Vegetation management (other than forest products)