The purpose and need of the project is to reduce high concentrations of hazardous fuels resulting from dead and dying trees. High stand densities within the project area have caused accelerated tree mortality from insects and diseases.
Location
The project area is located on the Ninemile Ranger District north of the community of Frenchtown in Missoula County, Montana within the Houle Creek and Roman Creek drainages in Township 14 North, Range 21 West, Section 20
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/05/2022
2
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Sorrel Springs Hazardous Fuels Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/13/2022 |
| Forests | Lolo National Forest |
| Districts | Ninemile Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 14 North, Range 21 West, Section 20 |