Decision Memo Completed

Warbler Road KW Project

Huron-Manistee National Forests Oscoda, Michigan Mio Ranger District

Conduct 338 acres high intensity and 1609 acres low/moderate intensity prescribed burning. Approve a 3,806 acre Maximum Manageable Area for prescribed burning. Site prep/plant 283 acres Kirtland's warbler habitat. Create 78 acres pine barrens.

Location

National Forest System lands north of Mack Lake and south of Cauchy Road, between Fowler Road to the east and Eggleston Road to the west.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/17/2015
2
Decision
12/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (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)
Warbler Road KW ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/15/2015
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsMio Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT25N, R3E, Sections: 3,4,5,8,9,10. T26N, R3E, Sections: 27,28,29,32,33,34.
Forest productsWildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)