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Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental
analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become
aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your
early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.
The project proposes to reduce wildfire risk to communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems in the path of potential, future wildfires. The Buttermilk Fuel Break is southwest of the town of Boulder, MT and other fuel break is north of Basin, MT.
Amendment to the revised 2009 Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan. This amendment will apply wildlife standard 7 to National Forest System lands that meet the criteria for Canada lynx habitat management.
The project proposes to reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildlife habitat, increase aspen, and improve/maintain resilient forest conditions. Actions include a combination of slashing, pre-commercial thinning, and prescribed fire on 33,430 acres.
To respond to the wildfire crisis, the project proposes to reduce potential wildfire threat to nearby communities and critical infrastructure. The fuel break runs east to west along the front country of the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness.
This project is needed to improve trail conditions around the popular Georgetown Lake area. Trail work expected is a combination of winter cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, and ATV trail.
Reconstruct fence burned in the 2021 Goose fire and extend portions of four fences where the fire removed natural barriers to livestock movement. Fences will be wildlife friendly and total 1.83 miles. Includes fence segments in RNA and IRA boundaries
The project is proposed to reduce hazardous fuel loading and fire severity, provide opportunities to reduce wildfire risk to adjacent communities, and improve overall forest health and ecological function toward desired future conditions.
The Madison District proposes to expand the existing Powder Gulch Gravel Pit by 5 acres for Forest Service and Madison County road maintenance in the Ruby River and neighboring drainages.
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.
The Strawberry to Cascade Allotment Management Plan is currently on hold. Due to shifts in agency priorities, NEPA projects not specifically tied to timber and vegetation management objectives will be completed as limited staffing and resources allow
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.
Climate Change Adaptation
Carbon Stewardship
Environmental Justice
Facility Management
Research
Fuels Management
Heritage Resource Management
Land Ownership Management
Land Acquisition
Minerals And Geology
Unknown
Land Management Planning
Projects That May Affect Wilderness (For Mailing List Contacts)
Road Management
Grazing Management
Regulations, Directives, Orders
Special Area Management
Recreation Management
Special Use Management
Forest Products
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
