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
Location
The proposed actions are located on National Forest System lands in Big Creek Township in Oscoda County and South Branch Township in Crawford County, Michigan.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/24/2022
2
Comment Period
12/07/2022
3
04/28/2026
4
Decision
04/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
04/2026 (Estimated)
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) |
| Red Creek Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/28/2026 |
| 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. |