Decision Memo Completed

Overstory Removal

Hiawatha National Forest Chippewa, Michigan Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District

Remove overstory trees from 9 shelterwood units.

Location

Project is scattered across the Sault Ste. Marie District. Includes stands from Raco Plains EA (C29S26,C5S21,C74S10), Sand Clay EA (C91S71,C103S76,C104S42), Lake Superior Highlands EA (C72S43,C72S51)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/13/2013
2
Decision
12/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Overstory Removal Sault Ste. Marie DistrictDecision Signed Date: 12/17/2014
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsSault Ste. Marie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)