Decision Memo Completed

Permanent Opening Project

Hiawatha National Forest Alger; Delta; Schoolcraft, Michigan Rapid River Ranger District

Identify and prioritize existing permanent openings for wildlife habitat maintenance and hazardous fuels reduction

Location

Multiple permanent openings would be designated. The exact locations will be determined by the ID Team

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/23/2007
2
Comment Period
10/23/2007
3
Decision
12/2007 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2008 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments
Permanent Opening ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/20/2007 Legal Notice Date: 12/27/2007
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsRapid River Ranger District; Manistique Ranger District; Munising Ranger District
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants