Environmental Assessment Completed

North Victoria Vegetation Management Project

Ottawa National Forest Ontonagon, Michigan Ontonagon Ranger District

This project includes vegetation and old growth management, transportation system modifications, and recreation and wildlife improvements on the Ontonagon Ranger District.

Location

The North Victoria VMP is located in the Bergland and Ontonagon Ranger Districts, in Ontonagon County, Michigan. The project area is approximately 5 miles west of Rockland, Michigan.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/16/2023
2
Comment Period
05/09/2024
3
Objection Period Start
05/09/2025
4
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
North Victoria Vegetation Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/24/2025
ForestsOttawa National Forest
DistrictsOntonagon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementRoad management