Decision Memo Completed

Cran-Hill Ranch Camping Outfitter/Guide Proposal

Huron-Manistee National Forests Manistee, Michigan Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District

Issue a 5 year permit for guided hikes and camping trips for young people on the Manistee River Trail and North Country Trail . Fewer than 50 individuals total will visit each year, in groups of no more than 10. Trips will be 1-4 days in length.

Location

Manistee County, T23 N 13 W Sec. 25, 35, & 36, and T22 N R 13 W, Sec 2, 11, 14, 23

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/05/2017
2
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Cran-Hill Ranch Camping Outfitter/Guide ProposalDecision Signed Date: 03/24/2017
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsCadillac/Manistee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionManistee County, T23 N 13 W Sec. 25, 35, & 36, and T22 N R 13 W, Sec 2, 11, 14, 23
Special use management