This project is designed to reduce fire hazard within the WUI north of Libby, Montana. Commercial and non-commercial treatments will be proposed including timber harvest, hand slashing and pile burning, and broadcast burning.
Location
The project is located in lower Quartz, Bobtail and Pipe Creek drainages.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/29/2007
2
Objection Period Start
06/13/2007
3
Decision
08/2007 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2007 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Hfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Kootenai River North Fuels Reduction Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/01/2007 |
| Forests | Kootenai National Forest |
| Districts | Libby Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T31N, R31W |