Bitterroot Front
The intent of this proposed project and associated project-specific amendments is to address wildfire risk to communities and promote forest restoration on lands administered by the Stevensville and Darby-Sula Ranger Districts.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project area includes Forest Service lands on the eastern front of the Bitterroot Range from Darby, MT (Trapper Creek area) to Florence, MT (McClain Creek area) on the Darby and Stevensville RDs.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/20/2022 |
| Comment Period | 08/17/2023 |
| Decision | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Stevensville Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Grazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Bitterroot National Forest
Districts:
Stevensville Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Missoula; Ravalli
Legal Land Description:
Multiple sections in: T10N/R20W-R21W, T11N/R20W-R21W, T2N/R21W-R22W, T3N/R21W-R22W, T4N/R21W-R23W, T5N/R21W-R23W, T6N/R21W-R22W, T7N/R21W-R22W, T8N/R21W-R22W, T9N/R20W-R21W.
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Steve Brown
88 Main Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
406-777-7410
steve.brown2@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/12/2025