Butternut, a Regional Forester Sensitive Species, is threatened by butternut canker disease. Small openings of up to ~100 feet in diameter will be created around existing butternut seedlings allow them to reach the canopy to prevent local extinction and to protect the genetics of this species.
Location
Southeastern part of Great Divide Ranger District. Stands north of Forest Road (FR) 311, east of FR 162, south of FR 311/FR 161, and north of Burd Lake.
Project timeline
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NEPA Start Date
8/17/2026
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Finding/Decision Date
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-47d-USFS |