Decision Memo Completed

Spur Park Cycle 4 Whitebark Pine Performance Test Plantation

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Judith Basin, Montana Judith Ranger District

After two wildfires, many competing species have hindered Whitebark pine regeneration in the project area. This project will establish a progeny test site for WBP and to select genetically superior progeny that are resistant to insects and disease.

Location

The site proposed for the test plantation is northeast of Spur Park and north of Lost Fork Ridge along road 6418 that leads to the Sand Point trailhead within Middle Fork Judith IRA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/01/2016
2
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2017 (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
Spur Park Cycle 4 Whitebark Pine Performance Test PlantationDecision Signed Date: 10/14/2016
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsJudith Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12N R09E Sec. 21
Vegetation management (other than forest products)