Decision Memo Completed

2024 East Zone Timber Stand Improvement

Hiawatha National Forest Chippewa; Mackinac, Michigan St. Ignace Ranger District

The objective of this proposal is to release red pine saplings from competing vegetation to promote a healthy and sustainable forest for optimal growth and timber production. Pruning red pine pole timber increases the quality for future timber produc

Location

Multiple locations on the East Zone of the Hiawatha NF

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/01/2024
2
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
2024 East Zone Timber Stand ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 05/13/2024
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsSault Ste. Marie Ranger District; St. Ignace Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)