Judith Springs Vegetation Project
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
the Southeast side of the Little Belt Mountains on the Judith-Musselshell Ranger District north of Highway 12 in the Spring Creek, Musselshell River and South Fork Judith River watersheds.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Lewis And Clark National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Lewis And Clark National Forest
Districts:
Musselshell Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Judith Basin; Meagher
Legal Land Description:
12N 9E; S28, 11N 11E; S33, 9N 10E; S9, Principal Meridian, Meagher County.
11N 9E; S11, 12N 11E; S23, 11N 11E; S34, Principal Meridian, Judith Basin County.
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Jason Oltrogge
2880 Skyway Drive
Helena, MT 59601
307-543-2386
jason.oltrogge@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/17/2025