The Forest is proposing to harvest 40 trees on the east side of Highway 93 near the South end of Murphy Lake that have been pre-identified as a hazard, and up to 20 additional trees at-risk trees that may die before the project is completed.
Location
The east side of Highway 93 at the south end of Murphy Lake.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/03/2019
2
Comment Period
05/03/2019
3
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Highway 93 Hazard Tree Removal | Decision Signed Date: 07/03/2019 |
| Forests | Kootenai National Forest |
| Districts | Fortine Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T34N R25W sections 8 and 9 P.M.M. |