Decision Memo Completed

2014-2018 Whitebark Pine Planting Project

Flathead National Forest Missoula, Montana Swan Lake Ranger District

Proposed to plant whitebark pine seedlings on approximately 300 acres of suitable ground within the Condon Mountain Fire burn area. The planting would occur annually on approximately 60 acres of suitable ground for the next 5 years (2014-18).

Location

Project is located in the Swan Valley, east of Condon, in Missoula County, Montana .

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/21/2014
2
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
2014-2018 Whitebark Pine Planting ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/17/2014
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsSwan Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT21N R16W Sections 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22
Vegetation management (other than forest products)