Environmental Assessment Completed

Heterobasidion Root Disease Control

Hiawatha National Forest Alger; Chippewa; Delta; Mackinac; Schoolcraft, Michigan Hiawatha National Forest All Units

The Hiawatha National Forest proposes the evaluation of treatment of pine stumps following cutting to prevent the spread of Heterobasidion root disease in areas within 6 miles of a known infection to reduce spread of disease within pine stands.

Location

Throughout the Hiawatha National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/08/2017
2
Comment Period
12/08/2017
3
Objection Period Start
12/21/2018
4
Decision
02/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
02/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Heterobasidion Root Disease ControlDecision Signed Date: 02/15/2019
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsHiawatha National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)