Standing dead and dying trees would be felled and /or removed. Designated trees are approximately 75-175 feet (1.5 tree lengths) from the edge of the road surface or within/around the boundary of an administrative site.
Location
Helena National Forest system roads, campgrounds, trailheads, and administrative site would be treated to reduce the public safety hazard of beetle killed and infested trees.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/18/2008
2
Objection Period Start
03/28/2010
3
Decision
08/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Hfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Facility Maintenance; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Forest-wide Hazardous Tree Removal and Fuels Reduction-HFRA Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/23/2010 |
| Forests | Helena National Forest; Lewis And Clark National Forest |
| Districts | Helena National Forest All Units |