Decision Memo Completed

Forestwide Planting for Forest Health and Diversity

Ottawa National Forest Gogebic, Michigan Ottawa National Forest All Units

Tree planting within ash dominated stands, traditional deer winter range including connective corridors, and along warm water streamside riparian areas. To restore/enhance, where possible, the diversity and structural composition within these areas.

Location

Forestwide

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/01/2017
2
Decision
01/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Forestwide Planting for Forest Health and DiversityDecision Signed Date: 01/29/2018
ForestsOttawa National Forest
DistrictsOttawa National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)