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Helena National Forest
2880 Skyway Drive
Helena, MT 59602

(406) 449-5201

Projects & Plans

Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) Noxious Weed Treatment Project

On the Helena National Forest, about 23,000 acres and nearly 200 miles of road are infested with noxious weeds. Noxious weeds crowd out native plants and can cause a decrease in wildlife forage, a reduction in species diversity, and an increase in soil erosion and overland flow. An estimated 338,000 acres of the Helena NF are currently susceptible to weed invasion. Damage from noxious weeds is increasing due to their expanding populations; spread will continue if aggressive action is not taken to control weed populations. A Draft Environmental Impact Statement was issued in October 2003. The Helena National Forest proposed to treat weeds on approximately 23,000 acres of National Forest System lands over the next 12 years and to include additional treatment tools including aerial application of herbicides. The FEIS was recently completed and a Record of Decision, covering a portion of the Forest, was signed on May 10, 2006.

The Noxious Weed Treatment FEIS can be viewed below. The FEIS and Record of Decision (ROD) are also available for review at all Helena National Forest Offices and at public libraries in Lincoln, Helena, Boulder, and Townsend. They are also available in both printed and electronic format (Compact Disc) upon request.

For Further Information Contact:

Jay Winfield
Helena Ranger District
Helena, Montana 59601
(406)449-5490

Final Environmental Impact Statement Document

Cover	Chapter 3 - Affected Environment
Abstract and Summary	Chapter 4 - Environmental Consequences
Table of Contents	Chapters 5 & 6
Chapter 1 - Purpose and Need	Chapter 7
Chapter 2 - Alternatives	Appendices

Maps

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USDA Forest Service - Helena National Forest
Last Modified: Tuesday, 26 June 2007 at 11:00:37 EDT