Decision Memo Completed

Kirtland Warbler Opening Project

Hiawatha National Forest Alger; Schoolcraft, Michigan Munising Ranger District

CE -- Create/enhance small openings in eight densely-stocked jack pine stands to improve Kirkland warbler habitat, a federally-endangered species. When possible, existing openings or gaps would be widened or extended.

Location

Several locations on the Munising and Rapid River/Manistique ranger districts

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/04/2012
2
Decision
02/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2012 (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
Kirtland Warbler Opening ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/02/2012
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsRapid River Ranger District; Manistique Ranger District; Munising Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT46N, R18W, Section 29 and 32; T43N, R18W, Section 9 and 28; T44N, R17W, Sections 36 and 36
Wildlife, fish, rare plants