A project to reduce hazardous fuels in the wildland-urban interface, improve the health and diversity of forest vegetation communities, and provide a range of trail-based recreational opportunities near the community of Columbia Falls.
Location
The project area is located north of the town of Columbia Falls and west of the Flathead River. The project area includes Crystal Creek, Cedar Flats, Spoon Lake, Blankenship, and Teakettle Mountain.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/15/2018
2
Comment Period
06/05/2019
3
Objection Period Start
11/14/2019
4
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Trail Management; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Crystal Cedar | Decision Signed Date: 03/17/2020 |
| Forests | Flathead National Forest |
| Districts | Glacier View Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.31N. R.20W Section 15, T.31N. R.19W. section 19, T.32N. R.20W. section 34, |