Permanent openings throughout the Eastside of the Hiawatha with most on the Raco Plains, maintained for wildlife habitat and fuel break will be analyzed. March decision was withdrawn and minor corrections made. A new decision will be issued.
Location
These permanent openings are located across the Eastside Unit of the Hiawatha National Forest
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/21/2008
2
Comment Period
01/21/2008
3
Decision
07/2008 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2008 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements |
| Eastside Permanent Opening Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/09/2008 Legal Notice Date: 07/14/2008 |
| Forests | Hiawatha National Forest |
| Districts | Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District; St. Ignace Ranger District |