Decision Memo Completed

Rock Creek Ecosystem Maintenance Burning Project

Lolo National Forest Granite, Montana Lolo National Forest All Units

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Rock Creek Ecosystem Maintenance Burning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/15/2024
ForestsLolo National Forest
DistrictsMissoula Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants