To improve the core condition in bear managment unit (BMU) 5, this project proposes to store National Forest System roads 6214 and 6214F. Stabilization work would occur on these yearlong gated roads to store and place into grizzly bear core habitat.
Location
Approximately 16 miles south of Libby, Montana, and to the west of U.S. Highway 2. Associated with the Cable, Little Cherry, and Poorman creek drainages.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/25/2023
2
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Watershed Improvements |
| Cable-Poorman Motorized Access Management | Decision Signed Date: 07/07/2023 |
| Forests | Kootenai National Forest |
| Districts | Libby Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T28N, R31W, Sec. 22, 27-28, 34 P.M.M. in Lincoln County, Montana. |