Decision Memo Completed

Lost Fork Ridge WBP Planting

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

Lost Fork Ridge whitebark pine restoration project: This area was impacted by fire; Fork Ridge fire (1300 ac), 2001 Lost Fork Fire (2338 ac), and the 2003 Ant Park fire. Competition from other species reduces the amount of natural WBP regeneration.

Location

Lost Fork Ridge; Portions of the area are located in the Middle Fork Judith IRA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/01/2016
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Lost Fork Ridge WBP PlantingDecision Signed Date: 09/28/2016
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsWhite Sulphur Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12N R09E Sec. 27, 28, 33, 34
Vegetation management (other than forest products)