Decision Memo Completed

Trout Lake Adapted Silviculture for Climate Change

Flathead National Forest Flathead, Montana Hungry Horse Ranger District

Vegetation management proposal in western larch stands to increase understanding of long-term ecosystem responses to several broad-spectrum climate change adaptations as part of a multi-region study.

Location

Activities will occur in forested stands to the east of Trout Lake in the Flathead Mountain Range, east of the Hungry Horse Reservoir.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/19/2017
2
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (2)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Iv: Insect Infestations And Related Diseases
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Research And Development
Trout Lake Adapted Silviculture for Climate ChangeDecision Signed Date: 08/16/2018
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsHungry Horse Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT28N R17W Sections 21, 22, PB46, PB45
ResearchVegetation management (other than forest products)