Environmental Assessment Developing Proposal

Bitterroot National Forest Prescribed Fire Project

Bitterroot National Forest Beaverhead; Deer Lodge; Granite; Idaho; Lemhi; Missoula; Ravalli, Montana; Idaho West Fork Ranger District

The Bitterroot National Forest is proposing this project to increase the pace and scale of prescribed burning in an effort to restore fire to the landscape, improve resiliency of existing vegetation groups, improve wildlife habitats, and improve firefighter and public safety.

Location

The entire Bitterroot National Forest.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
3/24/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
Fuels managementRegulations, directives, ordersVegetation management (other than forest products)