Decision Memo Completed

Scotch Pine Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project

Huron-Manistee National Forests Muskegon; Newaygo; Oceana, Michigan Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments
Scotch Pine Wildlife Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/29/2013 Legal Notice Date: 05/09/2013
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsBaldwin/White Cloud Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionWalkerville, Ferry, White Cloud, and Holton
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)