Decision Memo Completed

Luzerne/Mentor Township Fuels Reduction Project

Huron-Manistee National Forests Oscoda, Michigan Mio Ranger District

Prescribed burn approximately 505 acres and to reduce surface fuels, ladder fuels, and minimize crown contact between trees to reduce fire hazard near private property. Mechanical treatment for fuel break creation on approximately 198 acres

Location

South and west of the community of Luzerne, south of Luzerne, and adjacent to the community of McKinley

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/27/2004
2
Comment Period
08/27/2004
3
Decision
04/2005 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2005 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (10)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Luzerne/Mentor Township Fuels Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/20/2005 Legal Notice Date: 04/20/2005
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsMio Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plants