A forest plan amendment to delineate additional National Forest System lands as Bears Outside the Recovery Zone areas, update linear miles for these lands, and clarify direction for managing motorized access on these lands.
Location
This amendment applies to lands outside the Cabinet-Yaak Grizzly Bear Recovery Zone, where recurring use of grizzly bears has been identified.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/09/2023
2
Comment Period
08/09/2023
3
Objection Period Start
09/23/2023
4
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 219 (2012) |
| Project Activity | Plan Amendment |
| Kootenai Forest Plan Amendment for Bears Outside the Recovery Zone | Decision Signed Date: 12/19/2023 |
| Forests | Kootenai National Forest |
| Districts | Kootenai National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |