Soldier-Butler Project
Treatments to accomplish the project objectives include using tree thinning and slashing, prescribed fire, weed treatments, and road treatments. The FS has prepared a Supplemental EA to clarify the project's compliance with the Forest plan.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
About 7 miles northwest of Huson, MT. Extends from the East Fork of Burnt Fork Creek southwest to Butler Creek and from the Ninemile Road #412 to the Reservation Divide.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/16/2016 |
| Comment Period | 05/16/2025 |
| Decision | 04/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Ninemile Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Roadless Area Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Project Decision Information
Soldier-Butler Project
Decision Signed Date: 04/17/2020
(Constrained Due to Litigation)
Forests:
Lolo National Forest
Districts:
Ninemile Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Missoula
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Christopher Gauger
20325 Remount Road
Hudson, MT 59846
406-626-5408
Christopher.Gauger@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/16/2025