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.
Location
The project blocks are dispersed between the Huron Shores and Mio districts on designated KW Essential Habitat.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/28/2022
2
Comment Period
07/03/2024
3
Objection Period Start
11/27/2025
4
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Kirtland's Warbler Habitat Management Plan | Decision Signed Date: 01/20/2026 |
| 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 |