This project is being developed to address forest fuels concerns on the western/northwestern side of Seeley Lake while improving species composition and forest structure.
Location
This project area is about 2 miles northwest of Seeley Lake, MT, along the western side of Seeley Lake, accessible by County Rd 77 and NFS Rd 2190.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/30/2020
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (5); 32.3 (9) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects; Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Westside Bypass Wildfire Resiliency Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/08/2021 |
| Forests | Lolo National Forest |
| Districts | Seeley Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T17N R15W Sects. 5-8, 18-20, 28-33 |