Jack Pine Ecosystem Management Project
Long-term vegetation management of Jack Pine ecosystems. Multi-year forest-wide project designed to identify, develop, and maintain about 45,000 acres of jack pine ecosystem, and maintain or create fuelbreaks for neighboring infrastructure.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Forest-wide
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/03/2025 |
| Comment Period | 04/03/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Hiawatha National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Hiawatha National Forest
Districts:
Hiawatha National Forest All Units
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Alger; Chippewa; Delta; Mackinac; Schoolcraft
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Christopher Leeseberg
820 Rains Drive
Gladstone, MI 49829
907-747-4343
christopher.leeseberg@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/3/2025