Thin and regenerate red pine stands Forest-wide outside of wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, research natural areas, experimental forests and old growth to implement the Forest Plan.
Huron-Manistee National Forests
Manage for aspen stands harvesting mature trees and regenerate aspen manually, mechanically and through natural regeneration.
Access road to a private property . The requested access is an open path (with few trees) connecting from the north side of FSR 5037.
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-28d-USFS |
Proposed actions include reducing wildfire potential, managing timber resources, providing for Kirtlands warbler breeding habitat, maintaining early successional wildlife habitat, suppressing non-native plant species infestations, and road management
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Mio Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Oscoda County-T25 N, R1 E, S4 thru 8,10,11,and 15.T26N R1E, S1 thru 3,10 thru23,and 26thru 34.T25N, R2E, S5 thru 8,and 18. Crawford County - T25N, R1W,S1, 2, 3, 9 thru 14, 24, 25, and 34 thru 36. |
The goal of this project is to determine a 15-year Kirtland's Warbler (KW) habitat management plan that will provide clearance for the Forest Service required 1,211-acre per year goal to create KW habitat accounting for site suitability.
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Mio Ranger District; Huron Shores Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | 26N05E, 26N04E, 26N03E, 25N01E, 24N07E, 23N07E, 25N03E, 25N07E, 25N02E, 26N02W, 26N01E, 25N01W, 25N04E, 24N06E, and 23N06E |
installation of fiber optic cable within existing GLE-owned utility rights of way inside the Forest. The proposed fiber optic cable will be attached to existing overhead electrical poles, placed underground next to existing utilities or within ROW
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District; Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
The Forest proposes the installation of approximately 32.1 miles of new fiber optic cable along existing utility rights-of-way (ROWs) within Huron Manistee National Forest and an additional 0.54 miles of new ROW corridors.
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Mio Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | 25N 1E,25N 1W, 26N 1E,26N 1W,26N 2W |
FS lands in Otto-White River area have been heavily impacted from illegal offroading and extensive camping use. The road system would be managed by redesignating use, road closures, moving roads to a more sustainable route, and designating campsites.
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T13N, R17W, Sections 9-16, 21-28, and 33-36; T13N, R16W, Sections 7-36 |
We are proposing to maintain open and/or early successional habitat conditions in approximately 5,050 acres of established wildlife openings.
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Mio Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Consumers Energy wishes to install a buried electrical line and associated fiberglass cabinets just outside the existing right-of-way of Forest Roads 4880 and 4877 to provide new electrical service to a private property.
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Mio Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Removal of unneeded mid-channel concrete structures blocking fish passage, reducing habitat quality, and damaging a hiking trail.
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Huron Shores Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 25N, Range 7E, Section 16 |
The permit authorizes the holder to host one event on National Forest lands. Permit allows access to the Rollways Picnic area December 1-3 to allow for setup and takedown as well as the event which occurs on 12/2/2023
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Decision Decided Date | 12/06/2023 |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Huron Shores Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Managing timber resources, maintaining early successional wildlife habitat (forest openings and alder), reducing wildfire potential through prescribed fire and hazardous fuelbreak management, suppressing or eliminating non-native plants.
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; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Special Area Management; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Huron Shores Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | 26N06E, Sec 13-15, 21-28, 34-36; 26N07E, Sec 1, 2,11-24; 26N08E, Sec 4-9, 16-18; 27N07E, Sec 35, 36; 27N08E, Sec 30-33 |
Atwood Timber & Lumber, Inc. wish to utilize existing roads (including FR 8936) across forest land to move harvested timber from private land to the nearest county roads. No vegetation will be removed and no ground will be disturbed.
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Decision Decided Date | 04/17/2023 |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Lake County, Elk Township, T20N R14W Sec 29 |
5-year special use permit to hold non-competitive sled dog training events each year on National Forest System lands and roads in Sweetwater Township. To be held January 15-16, January 29-30, and February 26-27. Future dates established annually.
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management |
| Decision Decided Date | 02/03/2023 |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T18, R14W, Sec 22-27, 35, 36 |
Cut Approximately 180 trees along Six Mile Road right-of-way
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Maintenance |
| Decision Decided Date | 08/26/2020 |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Expand the parking Area of the current Whirlpool Access Site to meet the increased use at the site. This action will also decrease the runoff to the Au Sable River.
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Watershed Improvements |
| Decision Decided Date | 08/17/2017 |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Huron Shores Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | SE , SE , NW , Section 31, T24N, R9E |
Reconstruct FR 5134 to Forest Service standards for level 4 Forest Roads. The proposed work area includes 40 feet each side of the road centerline for the entire length of the road, approx. 3 miles.
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Improvements/Construction |
| Decision Decided Date | 09/12/2017 |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |