Proposed prescribed burning within the Rock Creek drainage in Granite County Montana on the Lolo National Forest. The project would improve big game habitat, forage, and reduce fuels to moderate wildfire hazard and potential spread to communities.
Location
South of Clinton, Montana within the Rock Creek drainage of Granite County, Montana
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/01/2023
2
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements |
| Rock Creek Ecosystem Maintenance Burning Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/15/2024 |
| Forests | Lolo National Forest |
| Districts | Missoula Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |