The project proposes to reduce the risk to wildfire by promoting healthy forest stands that are resilient to insects, disease, and wildfires as well as improve conditions for wildfire suppression through implementation of fuel treatments.
Location
The project area is located along the west-side of the Ninemile Valley, northwest of Huson, Montana in Missoula County.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/21/2023
2
Comment Period
09/21/2023
3
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (9) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce; 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Westside Ninemile Wildfire Resiliency Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/17/2024 |
| Forests | Lolo National Forest |
| Districts | Ninemile Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |