Sheldon Beetles
The primary purpose of this project is to reduce the potential for increased outbreaks of western pine beetle and pine engraver beetle by lowering the basal area below 40 square feet and trees per acre of the immediate surrounding area.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Lincoln County Montana, one and a half miles north east of the city center of Libby, Mt and located within the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). The project will occur on National Forest lands within; section 34, T31N R31W.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/20/2019 |
| Decision | 12/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Libby Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Sheldon Beetles
Decision Signed Date: 12/09/2019
Forests:
Kootenai National Forest
Districts:
Libby Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Lincoln
Legal Land Description:
Forest lands within; section 34, T31N R31W
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Nathan Gassmann
12557 MT Hwy 37
Libby, MT 59923-8212
406-283-7598
nathan.gassmann@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/10/2020