Using prescribed fire, this project restores the natural role of fire and the resultant processes. In addition to creating and maintaining natural openings and improving stand structure, burning will improve forage quality and quantity for ungulates.
Location
6 miles east of Lincoln, MT; south of HWY 200
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/27/2011
2
Comment Period
02/27/2011
3
Decision
07/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements |
| Hogum Creek Big Game Habitat Enhancement Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/25/2011 Legal Notice Date: 07/28/2011 |
| Forests | Helena National Forest; Lewis And Clark National Forest |
| Districts | Lincoln Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T14N, R7W Sections 3,4,8,9,10 |