Bitterroot National Forest - Foreswide TSI Project 2013
Forest-wide timber stand improvement (TSI) thinning project to enhance growth and vigor, reduce competition through stocking reduction, provide more sunlight, water, and nutrients to residual trees by hand thinning, slashing, and pile burning.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Hand thinning of approximately 9,400 acres would take place in overstocked young conifer stands at various locations scattered across the Bitterroot National Forest. Approximately 559 acres on the Ste
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/01/2013 |
| Comment Period | 02/27/2013 |
| Decision | 07/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2013 (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:
Bitterroot National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Forest-wide TSI Project 2013
Decision Signed Date: 07/12/2013
Forests:
Bitterroot National Forest
Districts:
Bitterroot National Forest All Units
States:
Montana
Counties:
Ravalli
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Cheri Hartless
1801 North First Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
406-777-5461
chartless@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/23/2013