Environmental Assessment Completed

Purple Marten

Kootenai National Forest Sanders, Montana Cabinet Ranger District

Increase resilience to insects/disease & wildfire through commercial harvest and fuel rx. Use natural fuels rx to increase forage for big game species. Trail access changes to create a safe sustainable trail system. Expand campground to match use.

Location

Seven miles NW of Trout Creek in Marten Creek drainage

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/28/2018
2
Comment Period
09/28/2018
3
Objection Period Start
08/15/2019
4
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) HFRA
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Trail Management; Roadless Area Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Purple MartenDecision Signed Date: 06/23/2021
ForestsKootenai National Forest
DistrictsCabinet Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT25N R32W
Fuels managementForest productsRecreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plants