This project is being developed to treat vegetation in the project area by reducing hazardous fuels, commercial timber harvest, and thinning stands using non-commercial methods.
Location
This project is located in the south Tobacco Roots 4.5 miles east of Sheridan, 5.5 miles west of McAllister, 6.7 miles northwest of Ennis, and 7.7 miles north of Virginia City, Montana.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/04/2024
2
Comment Period
04/15/2026
3
05/13/2026
4
Decision
05/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Roadless Area Management; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Forests | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Districts | Madison Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |