Decision Memo Completed

Old Runway Red Pine and Alder CE

Huron-Manistee National Forests Crawford; Oscoda, Michigan Mio Ranger District

This project will thin approximately 30 acres of red pine and improve 63 acres of alder for wildlife habitat.

Location

The red pine stand is in Crawford County, just north of Sunrise Road. Alder units are in Oscoda County at the end of FSR 3047 and also at the junction of Meadows M33 Trail and Deyarmond Valley Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/20/2014
2
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Old Runway Red Pine and Alder ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/12/2014
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsMio Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products