The Swan Lake Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest is proposing a salvage harvest of burned and beetle-infested trees in the area of the 2012 Condon Mountain Fire. The project is proposed for about 583 National Forest System (NFS) acres.
The purpose of this tree salvage project is to recover merchantable wood fiber affected by the Condon Mountain Fire in a timely manner. The project will provide forest products to the local timber industry, contributing to short term timber supply and long-term sustainability of timber on NFS lands. Due to expected decay rates of fire-affected trees, timely harvest is essential to ensure their merchantability.
In late July, 2012, the Condon Mountain Fire started as a result of a lightning strike and affected approximately 5,500 acres. The fire was contained in late October. The project area is a few miles northeast of Condon in the Swan Valley.
There will be a two week scoping/comment period on the Condon Mountain Fire Salvage Project. To have your input included in the Forest Service analysis, please provide comments by Friday, April 26th. The proposal is available on-line (www.fs.usda.gov/goto/flathead/projects), or from the Swan Lake Ranger District Office, 200 Ranger Station Road, Bigfork, Montana, or call the ranger station at (406) 837-7500.
For more information, please contact Michele Draggoo, Project Leader, at (406) 387-3827, or Rich Kehr, Swan Lake District Ranger at (406) 837-7500.
Jeff
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Swan Lake Ranger District Hosting Information Meeting on Condon Mountain Fire
The Swan Lake Ranger District is hosting an informational meeting to discuss potential actions in the 2012 Condon Mountain Fire burn area. The meeting is at the Swan Ecosystem Center conference room in Condon on Wednesday, February 20th at 2:00 pm.
The Condon Mountain Fire occurred during the summer and fall of 2012, burning approximately 5,200 acres. At this meeting, Forest Service staff will discuss the current condition of the burned area and potential management options.
In addition, status updates on other ongoing projects will be given. For more information contact District Ranger Rich Kehr at 406-837-7501 or Planning Team Leader Michele Draggoo 406-387-3827.
Jeff
Hiking in Glacier National Park
The Condon Mountain Fire occurred during the summer and fall of 2012, burning approximately 5,200 acres. At this meeting, Forest Service staff will discuss the current condition of the burned area and potential management options.
In addition, status updates on other ongoing projects will be given. For more information contact District Ranger Rich Kehr at 406-837-7501 or Planning Team Leader Michele Draggoo 406-387-3827.
Jeff
Hiking in Glacier National Park
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