Flathead Forest Plan Suitability Changes: Winter Travel Management and Recommended Wilderness
Site-specific proposal on the Flathead National Forest to address the changes the revised forest plan (2018) made pertaining to suitability of motorized over-snow vehicle use and recommended wilderness areas
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Flathead National Forest
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/21/2022 |
| Comment Period | 04/05/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Flathead National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
219 (2012)
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning; Recreation Management; Special Area Management
Project Activity:
Plan Amendment; Special Area Management; Travel Management
Current Status:
On Hold
Forests:
Flathead National Forest
Districts:
Flathead National Forest All Units
States:
Montana
Counties:
Flathead
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Gary Blazejewski
650 Wolfpack Way
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-387-3827
gary.blazejewski@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/19/2025