Decision Memo Completed

2021 Huron Shores Jack Pine Project

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

Due the Brittle Fire, a need exists to remove dead trees from the overstory of some jack pine stands and develop Kirtlands warbler breeding habitat. there is a need to increase canopy separation and reduce the chances of crown fire in red pine stands

Location

Brittle Fire area, Iosco County, MI

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/02/2021
2
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
2021 Huron Shores Jack Pine ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/02/2021
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsHuron Shores Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest products