The project would reintroduce low intensity fire to primarily southern slopes to reduce natural fuel accumulations within the wildland urban interface (WUI) and to enhance the winter range of big game species by stimulating herbaceous growth.
Location
Multiple sub-drainages in the Petty Creek drainage.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/30/2015
2
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Petty Creek Big Game EMB. | Decision Signed Date: 03/28/2016 |
| Forests | Lolo National Forest |
| Districts | Ninemile Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |