Decision Memo Completed

Seeley Lake Ranger District Aspen Restoration Project

Lolo National Forest Missoula; Powell, Montana Seeley Lake Ranger District

This project entails removal of conifers within aspen stands by hand feliing in order to improve aspen vigor and increase regeneration within aspen clones.

Location

Project occurs entirely on the Seeley Lake RD, Lolo NF. Sites are primarily associated with wetlands, riparian areas and mesic meadow lands.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/15/2017
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Seeley Lake Ranger District Aspen Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/29/2017
ForestsLolo National Forest
DistrictsSeeley Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants