The goals of this project are: restore/enhance aspen stand health along the south side of the Big Snowy Mountains, restore aspen stands to their previous larger size, maintain meadows, and improve the diversity of wildlife habitat.
Location
Quad reference: Yaple Bench, Snow Saucer Coulee, Green Ashley Gulch
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/24/2014
2
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Big Snowies Aspen & Meadow Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/06/2017 |
| Forests | Lewis And Clark National Forest |
| Districts | Musselshell Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T12N, R17E, S 34,35; T11N, R17E, S 1, 2, 12; T11N, R18E, S 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16; T11N, R19E, S 16, 17, 18 |