Star Meadow, Tally Lake forest project up for review
A lack of fire or previous harvest, along with mortality in stands, has led to dense wildfire fuel within the Cyclone Bill project area west of Whitefish. (Forest Service photo)
The Flathead Forest on Thursday released its environmental assessment for a 41,000-acre forest project west of Whitefish.
The Cyclone Bill Project, anticipated to begin next spring, is intended to reduce the effects of wildfire around the residential areas near Star Meadow and Tally Lake. According to the assessment, 56% of the project acreage is designated as a wildland-urban interface where forest abuts developed areas.
The proposal calls for reducing tree density and forest fuels to help lessen fire intensity, while also improving access for firefighting operations.
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