Red Lodge Mountain Fuels Project
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Approx 2 mi west of Red Lodge, MT. Along Forest Service boundary extending north from West Fork Rock Creek, within/adjacent to Red Lodge Mountain Ski Area, and surrounding Timbercrest recreation area.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/15/2022 |
| Decision | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (9)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Beartooth Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Red Lodge Mountain Fuels Project
Decision Signed Date: 09/30/2024
Forests:
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Districts:
Beartooth Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Carbon
Legal Land Description:
T 7 S/R 19 E, T 7 S/R 20 E, T 8 S/R 19 E, T 8 S/R 20 E
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Drew Grimes
6811 Highway 212 South
Red Lodge, MT 59068
406-446-4528
drew.grimes@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/30/2024