Non-commercial thinning of small trees in previously harvested stands to increase tree health and vigor, decrease the risk of insects and disease, and improve forest resiliency and resistance to wildfire.
Location
Deer Uncle Sam Small Tree Thinning project is located in the Deer Creek drainage on the Msla RD, McGinty's Rock Small Tree Thinning project is located South of Quartz Creek on the Ninemile RD
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/23/2012
2
Comment Period
03/23/2012
3
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Deer Uncle Sam Tree Thinning | Decision Signed Date: 07/23/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/08/2012 |
| Forests | Lolo National Forest |
| Districts | Missoula Ranger District; Ninemile Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Deer Uncle Sam - T13N, R 18W, Sec. 28, 33, 34, - McGinty's Rock Small Tree Thinning - T14N, R25W, Sec 9, 16, 17, |