This project would establish fuel breaks in approximately 2,130 acres along approximately 24 miles of roads in areas that were affected by wildfires in 2000.
Location
The project is located 10 miles SE of Hamilton, Montana (Ravalli County) in the Sleeping Child watershed.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/31/2023
2
Comment Period
08/31/2023
3
Decision
05/2026 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions; 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Sleeping Child Fuel Break Categorical Exclusion DM | Decision Signed Date: 05/14/2026 |
| Forests | Bitterroot National Forest |
| Districts | Darby Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |