Goals AND Objectives , 



Cilly Bug Salvage Timber Sale Project goals and objectives: 



The primary goal is to apply proven forest-management techniques and timber salvage practices to 

 the forest's persistent disease problems and ongoing insect outbreaks in an economical, practical, 

 and ecologically acceptable manner. 



Reduce or halt bark beetle damage, particularly from Douglas-fir bark beetles, and salvage recently 

 killed or live insect-infested or severely diseased Douglas-fir, western larch and western white pine. 



Recover revenue for the school trust and comply with the State statute by salvaging trees that have 

 been killed or damaged by wind, diseases, and/or insects. 



Reduce the risk of catastrophic fire to DNRC lands and adjacent landowners by reducing forest fuel 

 loading caused by windthrown timber or dead and dying standing timber. 



Contribute 500 to 700 mbf to the Northwestern Land Office (NWLO) portion of the annual timber 

 harvest on State trust lands as required by State law (77-5-221 through 223, MCA). 



Salvage timber in a manner that complies with SVGBCA, the Montana Best Management Practices 

 (BMPs) for timber harvests, and other applicable laws, rules, standards, and guidelines. 



I 11. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ~1 



1. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT, AGENCIES, GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS CONTACTED: 



Provide a brief ctironology of the scoping and ongoing involvement for this project. 



The initial scoping packet included the project information sheet and cover letter signed by Dan 

 Roberson, decisionmaker for this CEA, and a request for comments. The packet was mailed August 

 13, 2004 to landowners. Agency representatives, various Agency resource specialists, and all 

 interested parties. The comment period was open until September 27, 2004. Scoping notices were 

 also sent to the Bigfork Eagle and Daily Interlake newspapers. APPENDIX B - SCOPING 

 DOCUMENTATION lists all recipients of the scoping proposal. Three comments were received: 

 Craig Kamps, Stoltze Land and Lumber; Neil Meyer, Swan Valley Ad Hoc Committee; and Arlene 

 Montgomery, Friends of the Wild Swan. Two comments favored the project; the other has several 

 questions and concerns, but did not take a position. The questions and concerns expressed in each 

 of the responses will be addressed as a part of this document. An amendment letter, mailed out on 

 November 18, 2004, amended the original scoping notice by explaining to the public that 

 approximately 1 mile of new road would be necessary to properly conduct this project. The original 

 notice stated that no new roads would be required. No additional comment period was specified 

 although the public was urged to contact the DNRC as quickly as possible if they had concerns. As 

 of January 4, 2005 no additional comments were received. 



The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (DFWP) has jurisdiction over the management 

 of fisheries and wildlife populations in the project area. DFWP is on the mailing list and has received 

 the scoping letter. 



2. OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES WITH JURISDICTION, LIST OF PERMITS NEEDED: 



DNRC is a member of the Montana Airshed Group, which regulates slash burning through air quality 

 and weather monitoring on DNRC lands. DNRC receives an air-quality permit for burning slash 

 through participation in this group. An air-quality permit is the only permit needed for this salvage 

 project. 



The SVGBCA, a cooperative agreement between DNRC, DFWP, the United States Fish and Wildlife 

 Service (USFWS), and the United States Forest Service (USPS) is currently in effect This 



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