Decision Memo Completed

Hornet Whitebark Pine Plantation

Flathead National Forest Flathead, Montana Flathead National Forest All Units

A project to hand thin seedling and sapling size trees and install and plant a whitebark pine tree improvement test plantation.

Location

To the south of the Hornet Lookout parking area and trailhead (Trail 349)(T36N, R23W, Section 13)adjacent to National Forest System Road 9805.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/02/2021
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Research And Development
Hornet Whitebark Pine PlantationDecision Signed Date: 06/30/2021
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsGlacier View Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Research