Westside Ninemile Wildfire Resiliency Project
The project proposes to reduce the risk to wildfire by promoting healthy forest stands that are resilient to insects, disease, and wildfires as well as improve conditions for wildfire suppression through implementation of fuel treatments.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is located along the west-side of the Ninemile Valley, northwest of Huson, Montana in Missoula County.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/21/2023 |
| Comment Period | 09/21/2023 |
| Decision | 12/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (9)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce; 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Lead Management Unit:
Lolo National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Westside Ninemile Wildfire Resiliency Project
Decision Signed Date: 12/17/2024
Forests:
Lolo National Forest
Districts:
Ninemile Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Missoula
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Martin Jacob
Fort Missoula Bldg. 24
Missoula, MT 59804
406-329-3857
martin.jacob@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/17/2024