The proposed action would disrupt root grafts between infected and non-infected oak trees using a mechanical trencher to construct three temporary trenches to break root grafts and eliminate the spread of oak wilt.
Location
T21N, R11W, Section 30, Wexford County, Michigan
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/12/2012
2
Comment Period
04/14/2012
3
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Henderson Twonship Oak WIlt Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/25/2012 |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District |