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Proposed Action - Revised Forest Plan Proposed Action - Revised Forest Plan United States Helena - Lewis and Clark National Forest Department of Agriculture Forest Service Nov. 2016 In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (for example, Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected] . USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. Proposed Action: Revised Forest Plan Helena - Lewis and Clark National Forest Lead Agency: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Responsible Official: Bill Avey, Forest Supervisor 2880 Skyway Dr. Helena, MT 59602 406-449-5201 For Information Contact: Deb Entwistle, Acting Forest Plan Revision Team Leader 2880 Skyway Dr. Helena, MT 59602 406-449-5201 Abstract: The Helena - Lewis and Clark National Forest has developed this proposed action—revised forest plan, in accordance with the 2012 National Forest System land management planning rule (planning rule) adopted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Proposed Action—Revised Forest Plan Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1 Helena - Lewis and Clark Consolidation ................................................................................................................ 1 Proposed Action .................................................................................................................................................... 2 Plan Structure ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 Purpose of this Land Management Plan ............................................................................................................... 3 Public Involvement ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Plan Content ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Priority Watersheds ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Distinctive Roles and Contributions within the Broader Landscape ............................................................ 4 Plan Monitoring Program ............................................................................................................................. 7 Proposed and Possible Actions .................................................................................................................... 7 Plan Components ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Project and Activity Consistency with the Plan ................................................................................................... 10 Determining Consistency ........................................................................................................................... 10 Rights and Interests ............................................................................................................................................ 11 Best Available Science and the Proposed Action ................................................................................................ 11 Chapter 2. Proposed Forestwide Direction ............................................................................. 13 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 13 Aquatic Ecosystems ............................................................................................................................................ 13 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 13 Watershed (WTR) ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Fisheries and Aquatic Habitat (FAH) .......................................................................................................... 17 Conservation Watershed Network (CWN) ................................................................................................. 19 Riparian Management Zones (RMZ) .......................................................................................................... 20 Soil and Geology (SOIL) ....................................................................................................................................... 23 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 23 Air Quality (AQ) ................................................................................................................................................... 25 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 25 Fire and Fuels Management (FIRE) ..................................................................................................................... 26 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 26 Vegetation .......................................................................................................................................................... 27 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 27 All Terrestrial Vegetation (VEGT) ............................................................................................................... 28 Forested Vegetation (VEGF) ....................................................................................................................... 29 Nonforested Vegetation (VEGNF) .............................................................................................................. 38 Plant Species at Risk (PRISK) ...................................................................................................................... 41 Pollinators (POLL) ....................................................................................................................................... 41 Invasive Plants (INV) ................................................................................................................................... 42 Wildlife ................................................................................................................................................................ 44 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 44 All Species (WL) .......................................................................................................................................... 44 Wildlife Species at Risk (WLRSK) ................................................................................................................ 45 Wildlife Species - Other (WLO) ................................................................................................................... 47 Recreation Settings, Opportunities, Access and Scenery ................................................................................... 49 Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................
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