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 Exclusion | 32.3 (9) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| March Madness Blowdown Salvage | Decision Signed Date: 10/05/2020 |
| Forests | Flathead National Forest |
| Districts | Swan Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |