Wilkes Cherry
The Forest Service is developing a project to address multiple resource needs such as forest health, fuels reduction, recreation, wildlife, aquatic habitat, and watershed condition in an approximately 68,000-acre area south of Thompson Falls.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Dry, Cherry, Wilkes, and Daisy Creek drainages south of Thompson Falls, Montana
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/08/2024 |
| Comment Period | 09/24/2025 |
| Decision | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Lead Management Unit:
Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Lolo National Forest
Districts:
Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Sanders
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Sean McPherson Mcnearney
P.O. Box 429
Plans, MT 59859
406-329-3731
Sean.McPhersonMcnearney@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/3/2025