This project includes timber harvest, hazardous fuels reduction treatments, prescribed burning, watershed improvements, and recreation site improvements. About 52% of the project area is within the wildland urban interface.
Location
The project area is located directly adjacent to and northeast of Troy, Montana.
Project timeline
1
NOI in Federal Register
10/06/2014
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/31/2015
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/07/2016
4
Objection Period Start
04/24/2016
5
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Lower Yaak, OBrien, Sheep Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/07/2016 |
| Forests | Kootenai National Forest |
| Districts | Three Rivers Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Townships 31, 32, 33, 34 North, Ranges 32, 33, 34 West, PMM, Lincoln County, Montana |