Wilson Cutoff Siegel Ecosystem Managment Burning Project
Proposed prescribed burning within Siegel, Wallace, Dragonfly, Sheep, Wilson, and Robertson Creeks in Sanders County Montana on the Lolo National Forest. The project would reduce fuel accumulations and improve wildlife habitat.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Units are along Highway 135 in Siegel Creek, Wallace Creek, Dragonfly Creek and Sheep Creek and south of Highway 200 in Wilson Creek and Roberson Creek. The project is in Sanders County, Montana.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/08/2023 |
| Comment Period | 09/08/2023 |
| Decision | 09/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Lead Management Unit:
Lolo National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
On Hold
Forests:
Lolo National Forest
Districts:
Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Sanders
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Brittney Allestad
Fort Missoula Bldg. 24
Missoula, MT 59804
406-826-4306
brittney.allestad@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/10/2025