Decision Memo Completed

Lincoln Ranger District Whitebark Pine Planting Spring 2021

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Lewis and Clark, Montana Lincoln Ranger District

The Horsefly and Black Diamond fires burned in 2019 in whitebark pine habitat up to and along the Continental Divide. Whitebark previously existed in this area. Planting is recommended to help restore and maintain whitebark pine populations.

Location

T 14N R06W Sec. 19 & T14N R07W Sec. 24

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/22/2021
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2021 (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; Species Habitat Improvements
Lincoln Ranger District Whitebark Pine Planting Spring 2021Decision Signed Date: 03/29/2021
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsLincoln Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)