Decision Memo Completed

Pine River KW Opening Maintenance Project

Huron-Manistee National Forests Alcona; Iosco, Michigan Huron Shores Ranger District

Improve habitat for Kirtland's warblers by maintaining openings utilizing powered hand tools such as chainsaws and/or brush saws, and/or a tractor with brush hog mower to return these small areas to an open condition. Treat 3000 acres in 7 locations.

Location

From Glennie follow M65 south 6 miles to Bissonette Road. East on Bissonette Road 4 miles to Pine River Road. North on Pine River Road 2 miles to the east edge of multiple project locations.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2014
2
Decision
10/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Pine River KW Opening Maintenance ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/20/2014
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsHuron Shores Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT25N R7E Sections 14,15,23,33 and T24N R7E Sections 2,3,11, Iosco And Alcona Counties, Michigan Meridian
Wildlife, fish, rare plants