Decision Memo Completed

March Madness Blowdown Salvage

Flathead National Forest Flathead; Lake, Montana Swan Lake Ranger District

A project to remove hazardous fuel loading in WUI created by extensive blown over timber stands from aggressive winter/spring winds. Area is in designated landscapes for reducing both wildfire risk/extent and future insect/disease infestations.

Location

Patterson Creek: T25N R18W Sec PB42; Southeast of Swan Lake: T25N R17W Sec PB39, PB43 & T25N R18W Sec 12,13,24,36; Eastshore of Flathead Lake: T25N R19W Sec 4,9,16,28,33

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/05/2020
2
Decision
10/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (9)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Salvage)
March Madness Blowdown SalvageDecision Signed Date: 10/05/2020
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsSwan Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management