Butte Habitat Improvement Project
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
T4N, R6W Section 18. Principal Meridian, Silver Bow, Madison, and Jefferson Counties, Montana
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/17/2024 |
| Decision | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Butte Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Districts:
Butte Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Jefferson; Madison; Silver Bow
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Timothy Lahey
1820 Meadowlark
Butte, MT 59701
406-495-3950
timothy.lahey@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/6/2025