Provide for public safety on the recreation trail (Trail #900); Manage stand density and species composition to enhance resilience to insects and disease; and contribute forest products to the local and regional economy.
Location
Approximately 2 miles from the town of Trout Creek, MT. The proposed forest thinning would take place in the area between the Cabinet Ranger District office and the North Shore campground on the Noxon Reservoir.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/16/2014
2
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management |
| Springboard Timber Sale and Hazard Tree Removal Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 08/07/2014 |
| Forests | Kootenai National Forest |
| Districts | Cabinet Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | (S6; T24N; R31W; PMM, Sanders County, Montana) |