Georgetown Fuel Break
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Granite County, Montana
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/01/2023 |
| Comment Period | 09/01/2023 |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3(11)
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Districts:
Pintler Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Granite
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Allison Landro
420 Barrett St.
Dillon, MT 59725-3572
406-683-3900
Allison.Landro@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/26/2025