Decision Memo Completed

Basswood Drive ORV Damage Restoration Project

Huron-Manistee National Forests Newaygo, Michigan Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District

Address illegal ORV use off of Basswood Drive and 58th Street by closing the play area to motorized vehicles and restoring the site. Because of the size of the area, the restoration and closure of the area would take place over several years.

Location

Basswood Drive and 58th Street in section 9, Brooks Township, Newaygo County

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/02/2015
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Watershed Improvements
Basswood ORV Damage Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/12/2015
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsBaldwin/White Cloud Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementRecreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plants