Use prescribed fire (primarily aerial ignition) on about 7,300 acres to: restore wildlife habitat and reduce the risk of high severity wildfire within the project area.
Location
Project area is between Fish and Petty Creeks in Mineral County.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/10/2018
2
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2019 (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); Species Habitat Improvements |
| Burdette Ecosystem Maintenance Burn Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/07/2018 |
| Forests | Lolo National Forest |
| Districts | Ninemile Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |