Removal of approximately 400 acres of Scotch Pine, prescribed burning, and/or seeding to return the areas to a more natural state. The purpose is to improve wildlife habitat, reduce hazardous fuels, and control non-native invasive species.
Location
Multiple locations on the southern end of the Manistee National Forest.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/14/2013
2
Comment Period
02/14/2013
3
Decision
04/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments |
| Scotch Pine Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/29/2013 Legal Notice Date: 05/09/2013 |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Walkerville, Ferry, White Cloud, and Holton |