Clearcut approximately 216 acres of plantation planted spruce due to infestation of spruce budworm which is killing the spruce trees. Some of the proposed harvested spruce areas will exceed 40 acres in size.
Location
Project is located approximately 8 to 12 north of Rapid River, MI and east of US Hwy 41.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/19/2013
2
Comment Period
04/19/2013
3
07/20/2013
4
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Dutch Mill Spruce Budworm | Decision Signed Date: 09/19/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/24/2013 |
| Forests | Hiawatha National Forest |
| Districts | Rapid River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 42N, R 21W, sec 16, 17, 20 & 21;T43N, R21W, Sec 25, 26, 35, & 36 |