Kootenai Forest Plan Amendment for Bears Outside the Recovery Zone
A forest plan amendment to delineate additional National Forest System lands as Bears Outside the Recovery Zone areas, update linear miles for these lands, and clarify direction for managing motorized access on these lands.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
This amendment applies to lands outside the Cabinet-Yaak Grizzly Bear Recovery Zone, where recurring use of grizzly bears has been identified.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/09/2023 |
| Comment Period | 08/09/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 09/23/2023 |
| Decision | 12/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Kootenai National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
219 (2012)
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Plan Amendment
Project Decision Information
Kootenai Forest Plan Amendment for Bears Outside the Recovery Zone
Decision Signed Date: 12/19/2023
Forests:
Kootenai National Forest
Districts:
Kootenai National Forest All Units
States:
Montana
Counties:
Lincoln; Sanders
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Sarah Canepa
31374 US Highway 2
Libby, MT 59923-3022
406-471-8145
sarah.canepa@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/21/2023