Basin Cataract Buttermilk Fuel Breaks
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Butte Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, in Jefferson, County Montana
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/01/2023 |
| Comment Period | 09/01/2023 |
| Decision | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2025 (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:
Butte Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Jefferson
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Allison Landro
420 Barrett St.
Dillon, MT 59725-3572
406-707-0165
Allison.Landro@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/19/2024