Decision Memo Completed

Upper Sheep Creek Vegetation

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Meagher, Montana White Sulphur Springs Ranger District

A project developed through a collaborative process for forest restoration within a designated landscape to reduce the risk and extent of insect or disease infestations and to increase resilience of forest stands.

Location

Upper Sheep Creek watershed area along US Hwy 89 including the Forest Green area, Meagher County, MT

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/13/2015
2
Decision
12/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Upper Sheep Creek Vegetation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/09/2015
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsWhite Sulphur Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products