11. AESTHETICS: 



Determine if ttie project is located on a prominent topographic feature, or may be visible from populated or scenic areas. 

 What level of noise, light or visual change would be produced? Identify cumulative effects to aesthetics. 



The project area is bordered on three sides by residential subdivision. Homes located along the boundary have 

 a direct view into the project area. To create a zone of fuel reduction, a Special Operating Area (SOA) is 

 proposed adjacent to the residential development. Within the SOA, retention trees will be spaced approximately 

 40 feet apart. In the balance of the project area, trees will be left in a random fashion, and advanced 

 regeneration and pole-sized trees will be protected. The proposed harvest would result in a more open timber 

 stand, maintaining some structural diversity outside the SOA. 



12. DEMANDS ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES OF LAND, WATER, AIR OR ENERGY: 



Determine the amount of limited resources the project would require. Identify other activities nearby that the project 

 would affect. Identify cumulative effects to environmental resources. 



None 



13. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS PERTINENT TO THE AREA: 



List other studies, plans or projects on this tract. Determine cumulative impacts likely to occur as a result of current 

 private, state or federal actions in the analysis area, and from future proposed state actions in the analysis area that are 

 under I^EPA review (scoped) or permitting review by any state agency. 



The project area is included with other state owned lands that fall near or within the city of Whitefish's planning 

 jurisdiction. DNRC initiated a Whitefish Planning Area Study for these state owned lands in 2002. Upon 

 completion of this plan, DNRC will have identified new land use opportunities for generating revenue, that are 

 compatible with local community growth and development. These new uses may be in addition to the current, 

 traditional timber or agricultural uses, or replace the current land uses. The proposed timber harvest in the 

 action alternative would not eliminate ciny potential land use opportunities from occurring on this site. 



IV. IMPACTS ON THE HUMAN POPULATION 



• RESOURCES potentially impacted are listed on the form, followed by common issues that would be considered. 



• Explain POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGA TIONS following each resource heading. 



• Enter "NONE" If no impacts are identified or the resource is not present. 



14. HUMAN HEALTH AND SAFETY: 



Identify any health and safety nsks posed by the project. 



Safety risks for recreational users of the parcel would be increased during harvest operations. Signs limiting or 

 curtailing use during the period of harvest would be posted to warn the public of the dangers and of the 

 limitations imposed on use. Recreational use would be curtailed again when the residues resulting from harvest 

 activities are machine piled and burned. Short- term health hazards would exist during harvest activities from 

 dust and from smoke resulting from burning of slash piles. Dust would be controlled by a combination of 

 applying dust abatement to portions of haul roads and by limiting speeds of logging traffic. Burning would occur 

 during periods of good ventilation to minimize the amount of smoke remaining in the area. 



15. INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURE ACTIVITIES AND PRODUCTION: 



Identify how the project would add to or alter these activities. 



Commercial logging would occur on 433 acres of state owned land over a 2 - 3 year period. This activity has 

 potential to occur on adjacent private lands within the same time period. 



