Baraga II Vegetation Management Project
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
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 Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/16/2021 |
| Comment Period | 07/15/2022 |
| Objection Period Start | 12/15/2022 |
| Decision | 02/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Ottawa National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Climate Change Adaptation; Road Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Heritage Resource Management; Recreation Management
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
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Baraga II Vegetation Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 02/07/2023
Forests:
Ottawa National Forest
Districts:
Kenton Ranger District; Ontonagon Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Baraga; Houghton; Iron; Ontonagon
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.
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Christopher Kovala
E6248 US 2
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-852-3500
christopher.kovala@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/16/2023