Decision Memo Completed

Tree Improvement Test Plantation Thinning

Flathead National Forest Flathead, Montana Flathead National Forest All Units

Implement removal (pre-commercial thinning)of selected trees in five test plantations on the Flathead National Forest.

Location

T21N, R17W, Sec. 30, Sec. 25, T21N R18W, Sec. 4, T32N, R21W Sec. 23., T29 N, R17W Sec. 1 and Sec. 2.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/01/2016
2
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Tree Improvement Test Plantation ThinningDecision Signed Date: 06/08/2016
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsSwan Lake Ranger District; Hungry Horse Ranger District; Glacier View Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Research