Decision Memo Completed

Showdown Ski Area Hazard Tree Removal

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Meagher, Montana Belt Creek Ranger District

This project would evaluate and look to mitigate and remove dead/dying/and other trees which pose a risk to public health and safety within the Showdown Ski area, Kings Hill Winter Recreation Parking Area and Silver Crest Cross Country Ski Area.

Location

Project would be located within the Special Use Permit Boundary opf the Showdown Ski Area, in addition to the Kings Hill Recreation Parking Area and the Silver Crest Cross Country Ski Loop system.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2010
2
Comment Period
04/22/2010
3
Decision
07/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Facility Maintenance
Showdown Hazard Tree Removal ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/23/2010 Legal Notice Date: 07/28/2010
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsBelt Creek Ranger District; White Sulphur Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionShowdown Ski Area: T15N, R8E, sections 3 and 10 and T13N, R8E, section 33 and 34. Winter Parking Area and Silver Crest: T13, R8E, sections 22,23, 36 and 27.
Facility managementSpecial use managementRecreation managementSpecial area management