Environmental Assessment Developing Proposal

Judith-Springs Vegetation Project

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Judith Basin; Meagher, Montana Musselshell Ranger District

A timber, vegetation and forest fuels management project within the Little Belt Mountains Geographic Area.

Location

National Forest Lands in the South Fork Judith and Spring Creek Watersheds in the eastern portion of the Little Belt Mountains located in Central Montana.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/2025 (Estimated)
2
Comment Period
03/2026 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
05/2026 (Estimated)
4
Decision
09/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsMusselshell Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management