Lewis and Clark National Forest

Projects & Plans

The activities listed below and many others are moving the agency forward in its mission, "to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation's Forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations." As we move forward, we have a tremendous opportunity to apply what we have learned over the last century of natural resource management. We will build on our successes to improve our natural resource and public service mission and to ensure that our nation's public lands remain the best in the world.

The Lewis and Clark Forest is currently scheduled to begin Forest Plan revision in 2010. Along with other Forests in the Northern Region, the Lewis and Clark is currently instituting Environmental Management System (EMS). The focus in fiscal year 2008 is on Fleet Management and reducing fuel consumption. The Forest will post on our internet web site an action plan outlining steps that will be taken to meet the agency goal of a 2% (two percent) annual reduction in fuel consumption.

The following are proposed activities, resource and environmental analysis distributed by the Lewis and Clark National Forest. Please click on a subject area for more specific information.

Taylor Hills Land Exchange Environmental Assessment (EA)

Decision Notice Letter to Interested Parties, October 9, 2008
Decision Notice

Letter to Interested Parties, 08-06-08, .pdf, 22 kb
Final Environmental Assessment, .pdf,
761 kb(complete document)

EA Cover page and Table of Contents, .pdf 100 kb
Chapter 1 - Purpose and Need for Action, .pdf, 52 kb
Chapter II - Issues and Alternatives, .pdf, 45 kb
Chapter III - Affected Environment, .pdf, 105 kb
Chapter IV - Environmental Consequences, .pdf, 94 kb
Agencies and Persons Consulted, .pdf, 14 kb
Literature Cited, .pdf, 18 kb

Appendicies:

Appendix A - Sensitive Species Biological Evaluation, .pdf, 27 kb
Appendix B: Taylor Hills Floodplain and Wetland Analysis, .pdf, 23 kb

List of Maps and Exhibits:

Map 1: Taylor Hills Land Exchange Map, .pdf, 4.70 MB
Map 2: Ortho Photo Display of Parcel F1, .pdf, 1.7 MB
Map 3: Ortho Photo Display of Parcel F2, .pdf, 2.03 MB
Map 4: Ortho Photo Display of Parcel Z1, .pdf, 2.15 MB
Right-of-Way Exhibit A - Roads, .pdf, 116 kb
Right-of-Way Exhibit B - Trails, .pdf, 121 kb
Exhibit WL 1 - Lynx Habitat, .pdf, 258 kb
Exhibit WL 2 - Elk Security and Old Growth, .pdf, 1.3 MB
Exhibit WL 3 - Goshawk Habitat, .pdf, 565 kb

Lewis & Clark National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Maps

Motor Vehicle Use Maps for the Jefferson Division, Rocky Mountain Ranger District Maps and for the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center.

Deadman-Memorial Way Road Capital Improvement Project

• Public Cover Letter, (.pdf)
• Final Environmental Assessment Deadman-Memorial Way Road , (.pdf)
• Deadman EA Map 1 - Project Area , (.pdf)
• Deadman EA Map 2 - Proposed Action (Alternative 2), (.pdf)
• Deadman EA Map 3 - Alternative 3, (.pdf)
• Deadman EA Map 4 - Landtypes, (.pdf)

Musselshell Ranger District
Whitetail Salvage Project - Decision Memo

Transmittal letter to Forest Users, dated 3-18-08, 3 pages, .PDF
Decision Memo, dated 3-17-08, 13 pages, .PDF

Northwest Big Snowies Opening Maintenance - Draft Decision Memo for the Judith Ranger District

30-Day comment period is from December 27, 2007 to January 25, 2008. Additional information concerning this project and the project file contents are available at the Judith Ranger District, 109 Central Avenue, 59479, (406) 566-2292. The project contact is Eric Tomasik, Zone Wildlife Biologist.

L&C National Forest - Newlan Bugs Applied Silvicultural Assessment Draft Decision Memo

Cover Letter for Final Decision Memo, 2 pages, .PDF, 98 kb
Final Decision Memo, March 20, 2008, 18 pages, .PDF, 142 kb
Vicinity Map, .PDF, 470 kb

L&C National Forest Mass Geis Project

Fuels Reduction Proposed Project Scoping Letter dated 12/15/06 and Project Proposal Map

Environmental Assessment documents

Little Belt, Castle, Crazy Mountains Travel Management Plan FINAL Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision

Little Belt, Castle, Crazy Mountains Travel Management Plan DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement

Environmental Assessment

Additional Castle Mountains Range Management Improvements for Musselshell Ranger District

Rocky Mountain Ranger District Final Environmental Impact Statement

L&C National Forest Benchmark Hazardous Fuels Project

List of documents, Letter to Interested Public, Treatment Descriptions, and Maps.

L&C National Forest Blankenship Vegetation Treatment Project

Scoping Letter, September 2008

Blankenship Vegetation Treatment Project Scoping Map, September 2008

For information on previous Vegetation Analyses in this area, please see the Dry Fork Vegetation Restoration Project.

L&C National Forest Resource Planning

Listing Information regarding the Forest Plan, amendments, monitoring, and other general information.

• Forest Plan Monitoring Report
• Forest Roads Analysis Report

L&C National Forest Environmental Analysis

Listing Information regarding National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other related information.

6/15/2005	Rocky Mountain Ranger District Travel Plan Draft EIS
9/29/2004	Sheep Creek Range Analysis
5/03/2004	Winter Recreation Agreement
1/14/2004	Oil and Gas Analysis