Environmental Assessment Completed

Cruzane Mountain

Lolo National Forest Mineral, Montana Superior Ranger District

We are proposing to implement commercial and non-commercial vegetation management, which includes fuel treatments, on approximately 1615 acres. Additionally, we are proposing to complete ecosystem maintenance burning over approximately 1136 acres.

Location

The project area is approx. 3 miles west of Haugen and northeast of Saltese in Mineral County, MT. It is located between Interstate 90 and NFS Road 288. It is bounded by Packer Creek (W), East Fork Packer Creek (N), and McManus Creek (NE/E).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/07/2019
2
Comment Period
03/02/2020
3
Objection Period Start
09/28/2020
4
Decision
01/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Cruzane MountainDecision Signed Date: 01/20/2021
ForestsLolo National Forest
DistrictsSuperior Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT19 R30 Sections 6- 8, 17-20 and T19 R31 Sections 1, 2, 11-14
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products