Forest Plan Amendment - Elk, Old Growth, Coarse Woody Debris and Snag Forest Plan Components
The Bitterroot National Forest is evaluating the need to conduct programmatic amendments for elk, old growth, coarse woody debris and snag components under the 1987 Forest Plan.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The programmatic forest plan amendments would cover the entire Bitterroot National Forest.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/18/2019 |
| Comment Period | 02/02/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 04/21/2023 |
| Decision | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Bitterroot National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
219 (2012)
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning
Project Activity:
Plan Amendment
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Forest Plan Amendment - Elk, Old Growth, Coarse Woody Debris and Snag Forest Plan Components
Decision Signed Date: 09/01/2023
Legal Notice Date: 09/07/2023
Forests:
Bitterroot National Forest
Districts:
Bitterroot National Forest All Units
States:
Idaho; Montana
Counties:
Idaho; Ravalli
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Kimberly Smolt
1801 North First Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
406-360-8996
Kimberly.Smolt@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/1/2023