Decision Memo Completed

Riparian and Peck & Rye Area Planting

Hiawatha National Forest Chippewa; Mackinac, Michigan St. Ignace Ranger District

CE -- Hand plant approx.100,000 long-lived conifer species on 400 acres in riparians areas within 500 feet of the Brevort River and the North Pine River. Also, hand plant approx. 8,500 red oak in canopy gaps on 175 acres in the Peck and Rye area.

Location

3 mi. north of Strongs corner along FR3159; 8 mi. SW of Raco in riparian area of the N. Pine River along FR3132; Brevoort River from the lake outlet to pipeline

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/16/2010
2
Decision
05/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2010 (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; Watershed Improvements
Riparian and Peck & Rye Area PlantingDecision Signed Date: 05/14/2010
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsSault Ste. Marie Ranger District; St. Ignace Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT41N, R1W, S 3, 4, 10, 11, 14, 15 & 33; T45N, R4W, S 7, 8, 17 & 18; T46N, R5W, S 7 & 8.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants