Raco Natural Resource Management
Manage natural resources to restore ecological conditions of a fire-dependent sand-plain. Adaptive management will be used to harvest and regenerate trees, manage fuels and improve habitat for fire-adapted species like Kirtland's warbler.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Raco Sand Plains area in north central part of the Eastern Administrative Unit of the Hiawatha National Forest.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/01/2014 |
| Comment Period | 01/07/2017 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/27/2017 |
| Decision | 11/2017 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2017 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Special Area Management; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Project Decision Information
Raco Natural Resource Management
Decision Signed Date: 11/07/2017
Forests:
Hiawatha National Forest
Districts:
Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Chippewa
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Lyndella Hyslop
W1900 West US-2
St. Ignace, MI 49781
906-643-7900
lhyslop@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 12/10/2019