Decision Memo Completed

2013 Inland Lake Tree Drops

Hiawatha National Forest Alger; Schoolcraft, Michigan Munising Ranger District

Fell 25 trees along the shoreline of Herman Lake and Beaton Lake in 2013. Trees would be dropped along the shores of Grassy Lake, Pete’s Lake, and McComb Lake in 2014 and 2015. Project would provide wood cover and forage areas for all.

Location

Herman Lake FR445, Beaton Lake FR2246, Pete's and Grassy Lakes FR2173, in Schoolcraft County; McComb Lake FR2265 in Alger County

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/20/2013
2
Comment Period
05/20/2013
3
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
2013 Inland Lake Tree DropsDecision Signed Date: 01/27/2014 Legal Notice Date: 02/03/2014
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsRapid River Ranger District; Manistique Ranger District; Munising Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT44N R18W, T44N R17W, T44N R19W
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plants