South Tobacco Roots Vegetation Management Project
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
This project is located in the south Tobacco Roots 4.5 miles east of Sheridan, 5.5 miles west of McAllister, 6.7 miles northwest of Ennis, and 7.7 miles north of Virginia City, Montana.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/04/2024 |
| Comment Period | 04/04/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Chief's Approval
Lead Management Unit:
Madison Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
On Hold
Forests:
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Districts:
Madison Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Beaverhead
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Allison Landro
5 Forest Service Road
Ennis, MT 59729
406-683-3900
allison.landro@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/26/2025