Decision Memo Completed

South Fork Judith Fuel Break

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Judith Basin, Montana Lewis And Clark National Forest All Units

This project will create fuel breaks in the South Fork of the Judith along Forest Service roads, trails and power line corridors in areas or units totaling approximately 2,992 acres.

Location

The fuel break will be designed to modify fire behavior in the wildland urban interface, specifically around the Trask Ranch properties and the emergency ingress/egress corridor.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/28/2023
2
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3(11)
Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
South Fork Judith Fuel BreakDecision Signed Date: 06/13/2024
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsMusselshell Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels management