Decision Memo Completed

Abbe Rd Ips Beetle Suppression Project

Huron-Manistee National Forests Oscoda, Michigan Mio Ranger District

The project proposes to harvest approximately 31 acres of beetle-infested and recently killed red pine trees through a timber sale. It would also thin approximately 40 acres of adjacent red pine to reduce stress and prevent additional beetle outbreak

Location

NE corner of intersection of McKinley Rd & Abbe Rd

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/16/2011
2
Decision
01/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Abbe Road Ips Beetle Suppression ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/10/2012
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsMio Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT26N R3E sec 11
Fuels managementForest products