Bear Palmer
IIJA emergency action project to address wildfire risk and insect and disease outbreaks in project area through fuels reduction and forest health treatments.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Near the communities of Gardiner and Jardine Montana. North of Yellowstone National Park
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/10/2026 |
| Decision | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2028 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Lead Management Unit:
Gardiner Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Districts:
Gardiner Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Park
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Donald Ulrich
P.O Box 5; 805 Scott St.
Gardiner, MT 59030
406-587-6723
Donald.Ulrich@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/16/2026