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Proposed Projects

The Projects page shows current and proposed projects on the Bitterroot National Forest for watershed restoration, habitat improvement, recreation sites, timber sales, roads, and more.  Projects on the Bitterroot National Forest follow guidelines under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) which was signed into law on January 1, 1970.

Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.

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The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.

The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.

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Bitterroot National Forest Proposed Projects

The intent of this proposed project and associated project-specific amendments is to address wildfire risk to communities and promote forest restoration on lands administered by the Stevensville and Darby-Sula Ranger Districts.

This project would construct 5 new connector trails (approximately 0.70 miles total)while also converting existing closed FS Roads to trail status. The trail would be constructed to Trail Class 3 with 60" tread width.

This project would use boulders to create a parking area and prevent unauthorized, motorized access to a user-created route that is currently causing damage to a wetland along the East Fork Bitterroot River.

This project would establish fuel breaks in approximately 1,866 acres along approximately 24 miles of roads, of which 95% were affected by wildfires in 2000.

The Bitterroot National Forest received a draft initial Plan of Operations for the Sheep Creek project. The Forest will assess the Plan and work with the proponent, US Critical Materials, to develop a final proposal. Level of analysis pending.

This project would establish fuel breaks in approximately 2,130 acres along approximately 24 miles of roads in areas that were affected by wildfires in 2000.

This project would establish fuel breaks in approximately 3,000 acres along existing roads, of which 95% were affected by wildfires in 2000.

The Bitterroot National Forest is proposing to improve three water systems in recreational and administrative facilities.

Proposed Project Archive

Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Proposed Project Archive.