Harvest of dead and dying trees on approximately 2152 acres (11%) of the Sheep Gap Fire located about 8 miles west of Plains. Proposal also includes cutting of hazard trees along roads and planting of tree seedlings.
Location
Sheep Gap Fire located approximately 8 miles west of Plains, primarily in the Swamp and Bemish Creek drainages.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/31/2017
2
Comment Period
06/05/2018
3
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Sheep Gap Fire Salvage | Decision Signed Date: 07/31/2018 |
| Forests | Lolo National Forest |
| Districts | Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |