Environmental Assessment Completed

South Tobacco Roots Vegetation Management Project

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Beaverhead, Montana Madison Ranger District

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 Authority2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Notice and Comment Regulation2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Roadless Area Management; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsMadison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management