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Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.
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Custer Gallatin National Forest
The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.
The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.
IIJA emergency action project to address wildfire risk and insect and disease outbreaks in project area through fuels reduction and forest health treatments.
Fiber optic cable installation within existing utility and road rights-of-way along U.S. Highway 191 in 3 Rivers Telephone Cooperative's Big Sky Exchange. The project area is located approximately from Lava to Karst for 19.2 miles with a 10-foot right-of-way totaling 11.3.
The Burnt Mountain project is adjacent to the at-risk community of Red Lodge, Montana on the Beartooth Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest (CGNF). The project area includes approximately 4,579 acres.
Reduce the fire intensity risk within the wildland urban interface surrounding Cooke City and Silver Gate. While also increasing forest resiliency to insect and disease infestation.
The project will develop a management plan and establish final boundaries to facilitate the protection and enhancement of scenery, geology, and recreation outstandingly remarkable values for the designated East Rosebud Creek Wild and Scenic River.
Fuel management and water source restoration in a portion of the high-risk Bozeman Fireshed. The project area is 7,905 acres south of Bozeman, MT and about 5,500 treatment acres.
Installation of fiber optic line in existing right-of-way (2.13 acres) and new proposed right-of-way (4.19 acres). Methods will include direct burial, with common plowing, trenching and boring construction techniques.
Bank stabilization project to address damage from the 2022 floods. To view documents related to this proposal, please copy and paste this link into your internet browser https://usfs-public.box.com/s/cakqfx5gxt962ykbx1ugpth167ine1e1
Project updates Herd Management Area Plan, including AML and fertility control, and gather/removal activities to maintain the desired AML for portion of the herd and range that fall under Forest Service authority
Reduce wildfire behavior and provide a safer environment to conduct wildfire suppression. Treat 2,100 acres through commercial harvest, small tree treatments such as cutting/piling, prescribed fire, with 5 mi temp road construction/decommissioning.
The Forest Service proposes to implement elements of the 2022 Rendezvous Nordic Ski Area Master Development Plan. These elements include modifications to existing trails, new trail, a new building, and infrastructure creation and improvement.
To view documents related to this proposal, please copy and paste this link into your internet browser https://usfs-public.box.com/s/qzag21g8lax5uzkbcq99sj7m5kshsi3r . Adress flood risk on Nye Road and Sioux Charlie Trailhead in response to damage from 2022 floods.
The Stillwater Mine Plan of Operations amendment proposes to continue production of platinum group metals via underground mining operations for an additional 36-42 years through the expansion of existing surface infrastructure and construction.
Buried fiber optic installation for approximately 3,410 feet from existing infrastructure, along the access road to provide service to the West Yellowstone Smokejumper base.
