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 Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Cruzane Mountain | Decision Signed Date: 01/20/2021 |
| Forests | Lolo National Forest |
| Districts | Superior Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T19 R30 Sections 6- 8, 17-20 and T19 R31 Sections 1, 2, 11-14 |