Rock Creek Ecosystem Maintenance Burning Project
Proposed prescribed burning within the Rock Creek drainage in Granite County Montana on the Lolo National Forest. The project would improve big game habitat, forage, and reduce fuels to moderate wildfire hazard and potential spread to communities.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
South of Clinton, Montana within the Rock Creek drainage of Granite County, Montana
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/01/2023 |
| Decision | 08/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Lolo National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Rock Creek Ecosystem Maintenance Burning Project
Decision Signed Date: 08/15/2024
Forests:
Lolo National Forest
Districts:
Missoula Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Granite
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Andrew Bidwell
Fort Missoula Bldg. 24
Missoula, MT 59804
406-329-3963
andrew.bidwell@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/16/2024