Proposed prescribed burning within Siegel, Wallace, Dragonfly, Sheep, Wilson, and Robertson Creeks in Sanders County Montana on the Lolo National Forest. The project would reduce fuel accumulations and improve wildlife habitat.
Location
Units are along Highway 135 in Siegel Creek, Wallace Creek, Dragonfly Creek and Sheep Creek and south of Highway 200 in Wilson Creek and Roberson Creek. The project is in Sanders County, Montana.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/08/2023
2
Comment Period
09/08/2023
3
Decision
09/2026 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Forests | Lolo National Forest |
| Districts | Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |