Decision Memo Completed

Brittle Fire Salvage

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

There is an urgent need to salvage the fire damaged or killed trees in this 221 acre stand before sawyer beetles infest the trees and further reduce their timber value.

Location

Near River Road south of the Au Sable River in the 2021 Brittle Fire Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/02/2021
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Salvage)
Brittle Fire SalvageDecision Signed Date: 06/02/2021
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsHuron Shores Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 31, of Range 24 north and Township 7 East.
Forest products