The proposed project includes thinning, and regeneration of red pine stands; and maintaining aspen where it currently exists, and increasing the aspen component across the landscape. Temporary openings could exceed 40 acres in size.
Location
The project area encompasses the West Side of the Hiawatha National forest, which includes the Munising, Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/17/2017
2
Comment Period
05/28/2018
3
Objection Period Start
09/11/2018
4
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Timber Sales (Green) |
| West Zone Aspen and Red Pine Vegetation Management | Decision Signed Date: 11/26/2018 |
| Forests | Hiawatha National Forest |
| Districts | Rapid River Ranger District; Manistique Ranger District; Munising Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |