Burnt Mountain Project
The Burnt Mountain project is adjacent to the at-risk community of Red Lodge, Montana on the Beartooth Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest (CGNF). The project area includes approximately 4,579 acres.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area encompasses West Fork Rock Creek, West Red Lodge Creek, Nichols Creek, and Willow Creek (near Palisades Campground).
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/08/2025 |
| Comment Period | 07/09/2025 |
| Decision | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (9)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Beartooth Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Districts:
Beartooth Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Carbon
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Amy Haas
6811 Highway 212 South
Red Lodge, MT 59068
406-446-2103
amy.haas@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/16/2025