Manage natural resources to restore ecological conditions of a fire-dependent sand-plain. Adaptive management will be used to harvest and regenerate trees, manage fuels and improve habitat for fire-adapted species like Kirtland's warbler.
Location
Raco Sand Plains area in north central part of the Eastern Administrative Unit of the Hiawatha National Forest.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/01/2014
2
Comment Period
01/07/2017
3
Objection Period Start
06/27/2017
4
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Special Area Management; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Raco Natural Resource Management | Decision Signed Date: 11/07/2017 |
| Forests | Hiawatha National Forest |
| Districts | Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |