Decision Memo Completed

Monture Campground and Trailhead Hazard Tree Removal

Lolo National Forest Powell, Montana Seeley Lake Ranger District

Lolo National Forest proposes to remove hazard trees on about 21 acres in the Monture Creek campground and trailhead area to address dead and dying trees and safety hazards caused by Douglas-fir bark beetle infestation and decommission 2 campsites.

Location

The Monture Creek Campground and Trailhead

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/02/2023
2
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Monture Campground and Trailhead Hazard Tree RemovalDecision Signed Date: 07/10/2023
ForestsLolo National Forest
DistrictsSeeley Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Recreation management