Lower Yaak, OBrien, Sheep Project
This project includes timber harvest, hazardous fuels reduction treatments, prescribed burning, watershed improvements, and recreation site improvements. About 52% of the project area is within the wildland urban interface.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is located directly adjacent to and northeast of Troy, Montana.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 10/06/2014 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 12/31/2015 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 10/07/2016 |
| Objection Period Start | 04/24/2016 |
| Decision | 10/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2016 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Three Rivers Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Lower Yaak, OBrien, Sheep Project
Decision Signed Date: 10/07/2016
Forests:
Kootenai National Forest
Districts:
Three Rivers Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Lincoln
Legal Land Description:
Townships 31, 32, 33, 34 North, Ranges 32, 33, 34 West, PMM, Lincoln County, Montana
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Miles Friend
12858 US Hwy 2
Troy, MT 59935-8750
406-295-7472
mfriend@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/9/2018