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Learn about small and larger projects the Forest is engaged in and how this work aligns with our forest plan and drive for flourishing and abundant resources.
Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.
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Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.
The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.
Dan Bossell has proposed motorized ingress and egress his property in the Elkhorns Geographic Area utilizing National Forest System Roads 424 (Crow Creek Road) & 277 (South Fork Crow Creek Road). Signed FANEC available at: https://usfs.app.box.com/file/2181591490812
The objective of this project is to permit long-term and recurrent access to private property on Forest Service Roads in the Elkhorns Geographic area via special use permit. Signed FANEC available at: https://usfs.app.box.com/file/2181586523364
3 separate private land owners have proposed motorized ingress and egress their properties in the Elkhorns Geographic Area utilizing
National Forest System Roads. Signed FANEC available at: https://usfs.app.box.com/file/2181589427948
This project grants special use authorization to the United States Air Force for the operation and maintenance of a missile cable line on a strip of land newly acquired by the Forest Service on the Belt Creek-White Sulphur Springs Ranger District.
This project would reduce the risk of uncharacteristically severe wildfire, improve forest resistance to disease and drought, increase tree growth and vigor as well as improve wildlife habitat and watershed function across the Forest.
A vegetation and forest fuels management project within the Little Belts Geographic Area to reduce hazardous fuels and maintain regional timber harvesting and milling infrastructure that supports local business.
Northwestern Energy proposal to replace their aerial powerline along Stemple Pass Road with approximately 1.5 miles (11 acres) of buried powerline on National Forest System (NFS) lands. Equipment will not need to be staged on NFS lands.
Park Lake Dam Reconstruction will include removing all unacceptable material, stabilizing the foundation, and reconstructing the dam in-kind using a homogeneous embankment. Signed FANEC available at: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/trj8raeqy2vljp7va
with a chimney/toe drain seepage collection system.
