14,700 acres of red pine plantation thinning to maintain health and quality; maximize optimal growth rates; address insect and disease factors; and provide long-term source of timber products. Transportation refinements would facilitate harvest.
Location
The project area includes several plantation stands, and groups of plantations, across the Iron River, Kenton, Ontonagon and Watersmeet Ranger Districts.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/31/2014
2
Comment Period
05/19/2014
3
Objection Period Start
07/18/2014
4
Decision
12/2014 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Biomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Red Pine Thinning Project Decision Notice | Decision Signed Date: 12/05/2014 |
| Forests | Ottawa National Forest |
| Districts | Iron River Ranger District; Kenton Ranger District; Ontonagon Ranger District; Watersmeet Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | This area covers several sections within the township and ranges of the counties identified. More information is available from the project contact. |