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- Gallatin National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
- Gallatin National Forest , Big Timber Ranger District
- Gallatin National Forest , Bozeman Ranger District
- Gallatin National Forest , Gardiner Ranger District
- Gallatin National Forest , Hebgen Lake Ranger District
- Gallatin National Forest , Livingston Ranger District
| Gallatin National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) | R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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| Aspen restoration CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 05/2014 | Jodie Canfield 406-587-6739 jecanfield@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to restore aspen throught a variety of tools across the entire forest as funding and opportunity permits | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gallatin National Forest All Units. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin, Park, Sweet Grass. forest wide | |||||
| Gallatin Forest Plan Amendment to Remove or Replace Outdated Management Direction (Clean Up Amendmen EA |
- Land management planning | In Progress Scoping Start 08/25/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 08/2012 | 09/2012 | Steve Christiansen 406-587-6750 schristiansen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposal would remove outdated, ineffective and/or unclear standards and other direction from the Gallatin National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (i.e. Forest Plan) | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gallatin National Forest All Units. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin, Madison, Meagher, Park, Sweet Grass. LEGAL - All forest Amendment would apply to the entire Gallatin National Forest. | |||||
| Northwestern Energy Master Permit CE |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/18/2012 |
Expected: 12/2013 | 01/2013 | Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: renew existing special use permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gallatin National Forest All Units. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin, Madison, Meagher, Park, Sweet Grass. LEGAL - forestwide Gallatin Forestwide | |||||
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| Gallatin National Forest , Big Timber Ranger District | R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Renfrow Water Transmission Line CE |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 10/01/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 05/2013 | Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Authorization of an existing historic water transmission line | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Big Timber Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sweet Grass. LEGAL - Unsurveyed, Section 13, T5S, R12E. Main Boulder Drainage, vicinity of Miller Creek | |||||
| Sweet Grass Integrated Resource Resiliency and Restoration EA |
- Fuels management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2013 |
Expected: 05/2014 | 06/2015 | Barb Ping 406-522-2558 bping@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Use of mgmt tools:planned fire,wildland fire use,hand/mechanical thinning,pile burning,conifer/shrub planting $ seeding of native grasses and forbs to enhance/maintain resiliency of vegetative /ecological conditions in areas burned by 2006 Derby Fire | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Big Timber Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sweet Grass. 10-20 miles Southeast of Big Timber within National Forest lands burned in the 2006 Derby Fire (Deer Creeks, Derby, West Bridger Drainages) | |||||
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| Gallatin National Forest , Bozeman Ranger District | R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Aspen Enhancement Bozeman District CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected: 10/2012 | 06/2013 | Bev Dixon 406-522-2541 bdixon@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Aspen enhancement through removal of live/dead conifers, using a combination of mechanical and Rx burning. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - T7S, R4E, Sec. 21 (Porcupine) and T2N, R7E, Sec. 30 (Fairy Lake) Between Porcupine Creek and Twin Cabin Creek and off Fairy Lake Road | |||||
| Bridger Ridge Communication Site - Lease Reisuance CE |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 04/01/2010 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 08/2013 | Frank Cifala 406-932-5155 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissue lease for use of existing communication facilities. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. Bridger Ridge north of Bozeman MT | |||||
| Montana Opticom Special Use Application EA |
- Special use management | In Progress Scoping Start 03/12/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | April Heesacker 208-756-5147 aheesacker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Install buried fiber-optic cable capable of providing broadband technologies to underserved areas of Gallatin County, Montana. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. Gallatin Canyon along US191 corridor to Big Sky turn-off then along State Highway 64 on NFS Lands | |||||
| NorthWestern Energy Jackrabbit - Big Sky 161 kV Transmission Line Upgrade EIS |
- Special use management | In Progress FEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/29/2013 |
Expected: 03/2013 | 05/2013 | Amy Waring 406-255-1451 alwaring@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to upgrade the existing 69kV line to a 161 kV line Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26619 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - within Townships 4, 5, 6 South and Range 4 East Gallatin Canyon along Highway 191 between Four Corners and the Big Sky Meadow Village | |||||
| South Bridger Interface CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/21/2012 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Amy Waring 406-255-1451 alwaring@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thin approximately 250 acres of mature/over mature forest vegetation on NFS lands adjacent to Bridger Bowl to a basal area ranging between 80 and 100 square feet per acre. Approx. five acres of shelterwood regeneration harvest are also proposed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40676 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - Section 30, Township 1 North, Range 7 East and Section 6, Township 1 South, Range 7 East, Gallatin County, Montana The project is geographically located within and immediately south of Bridger Bowl in the vicinity of Slushman Creek. | |||||
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| Gallatin National Forest , Gardiner Ranger District | R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Backcountry Hut Outfitter and Guide Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected: 06/2012 | 07/2012 | Pamela Brown 406-823-6066 psbrown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Operation and maintenance of a backcountry hut (yurt) for backcountry skiing in the Cooke City area, Gardiner Ranger District | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T9S, R14E Cooke City vicinity | |||||
| Cooke City Solid Waste Disposal Facility CE |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/18/2012 |
Expected: 02/2013 | 03/2013 | Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Renew existing special use permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - NE 1/4 SE1/4, Sec. 25, T9S, R14E Cooke City, Gardiner Ranger District | |||||
| Shooting Star Ranch Water line and Road CE |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/18/2012 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 06/2013 | Frank Cifala 406-587-6713 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue two new special use permits for an existing water transmisssion line and access road that was previously permitted and erroneously terminated after the holder applied for and recieved a Ditch Bill easment for a related irrigation ditch. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Gardiner Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Section 32, T8S, R. 7 E., P.M., MT near Shooting Star Ranch, Gardiner MT | |||||
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| Gallatin National Forest , Hebgen Lake Ranger District | R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Fall River electric cooperative Inc. storage yard expansion CE |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/01/2012 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 04/2013 | Frank Cifala 406-932-5155 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: amendment to existing special use permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hebgen Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - S1/2 NE 1/4 Sec. 29, T. 13 S., R. 5 E. A minor expansion of an authorized facility located on Hebgen Lake RD | |||||
| Millie Fire Salvage CE |
- Forest products - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 05/2013 | Teri Seth 406-522-2539 tseth@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Salvage fire killed trees within 2 tree lengths of forest rds in and adjacent to the Millie Fire perimeter to reduce hazards to rd users & rd maintenance. Roadside salvage is estimated <300 acres. Salvage may also be considered on another 200 ac. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - T5S, R5E, Sections 3, 9-12, 15, 16 Within or adjacent to the Millie Fire up Storm Castle Creek | |||||
| Park Electric Cop CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2013 |
Expected: 03/2013 | 06/2013 | Frank Cifala 406-932-5155 fcifala@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Install buried power distribution line in E. Fork Mill Creek roadway. Remove overhead line. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Livingston Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - E 1/2 Section 13, T6S., R9E., NW 1/4 Section 17 and Section 18, T6S., R10E., PM., MT East Fork Mill Creek, Yellowstone Ranger District | |||||
| Rendezvous Trail Forest Thinning Project CE |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Susan Lamont 406-823-6976 slamont@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Tractor logging, skid trails, burn slash piles | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hebgen Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - T13S, R5E, Sec. 34; T14S, R5E, Secs, 4 and 8 Rendezvous Trail System | |||||
| South Fork Sixteenmile Creek Westslope Cutthroat Trout Restoration Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2013 |
Expected: 03/2013 | 09/2013 | Bruce Roberts 406-522-2544 broberts@fs.fed.us |
| Description: GNF/MT FWP jointly propose restore native westslope cutthroat trout to headwaters of the S FK. Sixteenmile Cr. drainage. Project is three phases:1) construction of an upstream migration barrier to isolate area streams from the future invasion of non- | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bozeman Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - T3N, R6E, Section 21 The proposed barrier would be located along the main stem of the South Fork Sixteenmile Creek approx. 23 air miles noth of Bozeman, MT; just east of Flathead Pass | |||||
| South Fork and Watkins Allotment Managment Plan Update EA |
- Grazing management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/21/2011 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 12/2013 | Susan Lamont 406-823-6976 slamont@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Update the allotment managment plan for South Fork and Watkins Allotments. Analyze issues associated with cattle grazing ( 69 cow/calf pair). Currently there are 15 pair in the South Fork Allotment and 55 pair in the Watkins Allotment 7/1-9/30 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hebgen Lake Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Gallatin. LEGAL - T12 S., R4E., Sections 7, 8, 17, 18; T12 S, R 5E. Sections 12, 13, 24 and T 13 S., R4 E., Sections 3, 10 West side of hebgen lake, 5-10 miles northwet of West yellowstone, MT. | |||||
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| Gallatin National Forest , Livingston Ranger District | R1 - Northern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| East Paradise Range Recession EA |
- Grazing management | In Progress 05/10/2013 Est. 06/2014 |
Expected: 09/2014 | 06/2015 | Andrew Kelher 406-823-6-65 akelher@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This is to study six open grazing allotments and determine if reauthorization of grazing is warranted Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41485 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Livingston Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Not Applicable Yellowstone Ranger District, south of I-90 each of Hwy. 89 S. Grazing allotments: Suce Cr C&H, 6-Mile Cr S. C&H, Mill Creek C&H, Pine Cr C&H, Elbow C&H | |||||
| Miminagish Organization Camp CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected: 06/2012 | 07/2012 | Pamela Brown 406-823-6066 psbrown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Master Plan development and new Special Use Permit for the Miminagish Organization Church Camp in the Main Bounder area, Yellowstone Ranger District | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Big Timber Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Sweet Grass. LEGAL - T5S, R12E, Section 26 Main Boulder Road | |||||
| Montana Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, Montana State University Pit Tag Reader, Special Use Perm CE |
- Special use management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Research |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected: 06/2012 | 07/2012 | Pamela Brown 406-823-6066 psbrown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Apply fixed PIT tag readers at mouth Lodgepole Cr & at mouth of Dugout Cr. in the Upper Shields River basin.Fixed PIT tag reader stations will consist of a 10 foot T-bar post in the ground with 8 feet exposed upon which will be two solar panels | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Livingston Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T5N, R11E, Sec, 8,9,10 Shields River basin, mouth of Lodgepole Creek and dugout Creek | |||||
| Suce Creek Aspen Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | In Progress Scoping Start 02/13/2013 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 09/2013 | Rachel Feigley 406-222-1892 rfeigley@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescription for treasment includes stages with monitoring further need for additional distrubance to produce desired results. Individual stands would be marked such that buffer distances are defined, no treatment would occur between stands unless t | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Livingston Ranger District. STATE - Montana. COUNTY - Park. Suce Creek, Yellowstone Ranger District | |||||
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