Bitterroot National Forest Prescribed Fire Project

The Bitterroot National Forest is proposing this project to increase the pace and scale of prescribed burning in an effort to restore fire to the landscape, improve resiliency of existing vegetation groups, improve wildlife habitats, and improve firefighter and public safety.

Project Summary

Current Status:
Developing Proposal

Location Summary:
The entire Bitterroot National Forest.

Project Milestones:

Milestone	Date
NEPA Start Date	3/24/2026
Finding/Decision Date

Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment

Lead Management Unit:
West Fork Ranger District

Project Purpose:
Fuels management; Regulations, directives, orders; Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Project Decision Information

Expected Decision Date: 3/2027 (Estimated)

States:
Montana; Idaho

Counties:
Beaverhead; Deer Lodge; Granite; Idaho; Lemhi; Missoula; Ravalli

Last Updated: 5/28/2026

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