Decision Memo Completed

Grand Island NRA Burn Project

Hiawatha National Forest Alger, Michigan Munising Ranger District

Prescribed burning of a portion of a historic farm field on Grand Island National Recreation Area. Effects of prescribed burning on non-native weeds will be compared to herbicide treatments in adjacent areas.

Location

Located on Grand Island

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/18/2009
2
Decision
12/2009 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Research And Development
Grand Island NRA burn ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/04/2009
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsMunising Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants