Three Saddle Vegetation Management
This project proposes treatment in the Threemile and Ambrose Creek watersheds to reduce tree densities in both young, regenerated and mature timber stands to improve forest growth while providing forest products, jobs & income to the local economy.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Three Saddle Project area is located at the northeast extent of the Bitterroot NF on the Stevensville RD. The project includes Bitterroot NF lands from Ambrose Saddle to Cinnabar Saddle.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/10/2010 |
| Comment Period | 08/21/2011 |
| Decision | 04/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Stevensville Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Three Saddle Vegetation Managment Project - Decision Notice and FONSI
Decision Signed Date: 04/15/2013
Legal Notice Date: 04/21/2013
Forests:
Bitterroot National Forest
Districts:
Stevensville Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Ravalli
Legal Land Description:
The Three Saddle project area includes T10N, R18W, Sections 26, 35 and T9N, R18W, Sections 2, 3, 10, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, 32.
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Amy Veirs
88 Main Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
406-363-7120
abveirs@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/22/2013