Environmental Assessment Completed

West Zone Aspen and Red Pine Vegetation Management

Hiawatha National Forest Alger; Delta; Marquette; Schoolcraft, Michigan Hiawatha National Forest All Units

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 AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Green)
West Zone Aspen and Red Pine Vegetation ManagementDecision Signed Date: 11/26/2018
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsRapid River Ranger District; Manistique Ranger District; Munising Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest products