The Baraga II VMP includes approximately 21,674 acres within Baraga, Houghton, Ontonagon, and Iron Counties, Michigan. Approximately 865 of these acres are comprised of jack pine stands located outside of the primary project area.
Location
The Baraga II VMP is located within Baraga, Houghton, Ontonagon, and Iron Counties, Michigan. Iron and Ontonagon counties only include scattered jack pine stands outside of the primary project area.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/16/2021
2
Comment Period
07/15/2022
3
Objection Period Start
12/15/2022
4
Decision
02/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Geothermal; Facility Maintenance; Species Population Enhancements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Salvage); Travel Management; Watershed Improvements |
| Baraga II Vegetation Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/07/2023 |
| Forests | Ottawa National Forest |
| Districts | Kenton Ranger District; Ontonagon Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T48N,R35W,S1-3,10-15,22-24,26-27;T49N,R35W,1-3,10-15,22-26,35-36;T50N,R35W 13,23-26,34-36;T47N,R35W,19,30-31;T47N,R37W,2-3;T48N,R35W,S7-8,16-21;T48N, R36W,5-6,8,17;T48N,R37W,1,8-9,16-20,22,29-3, etc. |