The objective is to reduce the Phragmites infestation in Tuttle Marsh. Phragmites is a non-native invasive grass species that has strongly established itself in the marsh. Burning Phragmites would reduce seed recruitment and increase native species.
Location
Tuttle Marsh is located on the Tawas Ranger District of the Huron National Forest
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/01/2014
2
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Noxious Weed Treatments; Watershed Improvements |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Huron Shores Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 23 North, Range 8 East, Sections 27 and 28 |