Decision Memo Completed

Welcome Creek Wilderness Forest Plan Amendment #38

Lolo National Forest Granite, Montana Missoula Ranger District

Amendment of the Lolo National Forest Plan to include standards for the protection of wilderness character in the Welcome Creek Wilderness.

Location

25 miles east of Missoula, MT, Sapphire Range

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/11/2012
2
Comment Period
05/11/2012
3
Objection Period Start
08/05/2012
4
Decision
02/2013 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
02/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Plan Amendment; Wilderness Management
Forest Plan Amendment #38 - WCW Opportunity Classes and StandardsDecision Signed Date: 02/14/2013
ForestsLolo National Forest
DistrictsMissoula Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10N, R18W; T10N, R17W; T9W, R17W, USGS Quade Name: Cleveland Mtn., Grizzly Point, Elk Mountain and Iris Point
Recreation managementLand management planning