Categorical Exclusion In Progress

Pine Phlats

Kootenai National Forest Lincoln, Montana Libby Ranger District

The project purpose is to improve forest resistance and resilience to insects, disease, fire, and drought by reducing tree density and increasing size class diversity across the landscape, reduce fuel loadings and improve soil restoration.

Location

The project is located north and west of Libby, Montana in the Bobtail and Lower Pipe Creek area, west of Highway 37 and north of the Kootenai River Road.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
12/18/2024
2
Finding/Decision Date
6/10/2025

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionSection 605 of HFRA (16 U.S.C.6591d)
Decision Signed Date6/10/2025
Forest productsFuels management