Prescribed burning two areas which total approximately 40 acres for hazardous fuels reduction and planting a third area (that lies within Kirtland’s warbler critical habitat) which totals approximately 20 acres with jack pine. .
Location
Three locations in Oscoda and Crawford Counties, Michigan
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/15/2012
2
Comment Period
05/16/2012
3
Decision
11/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2012 (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 |
| 2012 Prescribed Fire and Planting Project | Decision Signed Date: 11/19/2012 Legal Notice Date: 11/28/2012 |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Mio Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T25N, R3E, S18; T25N, R2E, S29; T25N,R1W, S14 |