East Boulder Fuels Reduction Project
The primary purpose is to reduce fuel loadings in the East Boulder Corridor to reduce the probability and intensity of a severe wildfire, public and fftr safety,safety of employees at the East Boulder Mine, evacuation and secondary goals.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
East Boulder Corridor including the Dry Fork Drainage. Includes both sides of FSR 205 for approx. 6 miles including near the East Boulder Mine
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/11/2009 |
| Comment Period | 04/25/2011 |
| Decision | 07/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2011 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Big Timber Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
East Boulder Fuels Reduction Project Decision Notice and FONSI
Decision Signed Date: 06/03/2010
(FS Withdrawn)
Legal Notice Date: 06/04/2010
East Boulder Fuels Decision Notice
Decision Signed Date: 07/29/2011
Legal Notice Date: 07/29/2011
Forests:
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Districts:
Big Timber Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Sweet Grass
Legal Land Description:
T3S, R13E, Sections 28-34, T4S, R13E, Sections1-16, T4S, R14E, Sections 7-9, 16-18
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Barb Ping
P.O. Box 1130
Big Timber, MT 59011-1130
406-522-2570
bping@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 10/31/2011