Crystal Cedar
A project to reduce hazardous fuels in the wildland-urban interface, improve the health and diversity of forest vegetation communities, and provide a range of trail-based recreational opportunities near the community of Columbia Falls.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is located north of the town of Columbia Falls and west of the Flathead River. The project area includes Crystal Creek, Cedar Flats, Spoon Lake, Blankenship, and Teakettle Mountain.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/15/2018 |
| Comment Period | 06/05/2019 |
| Objection Period Start | 11/14/2019 |
| Decision | 03/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Glacier View Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Recreation Management; Forest Products
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Trail Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Crystal Cedar
Decision Signed Date: 03/17/2020
Forests:
Flathead National Forest
Districts:
Glacier View Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Flathead
Legal Land Description:
T.31N. R.20W Section 15, T.31N. R.19W. section 19, T.32N. R.20W. section 34,
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Sarah Canepa
10 Hungry Horse Drive
Hungry Horse, MT 59919
406-387-3800
scanepa@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/17/2020