Scotch Pine Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project
Removal of approximately 400 acres of Scotch Pine, prescribed burning, and/or seeding to return the areas to a more natural state. The purpose is to improve wildlife habitat, reduce hazardous fuels, and control non-native invasive species.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Multiple locations on the southern end of the Manistee National Forest.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/14/2013 |
| Comment Period | 02/14/2013 |
| Decision | 04/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Scotch Pine Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project
Decision Signed Date: 04/29/2013
Legal Notice Date: 05/09/2013
Forests:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Districts:
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Muskegon; Newaygo; Oceana
Legal Land Description:
Walkerville, Ferry, White Cloud, and Holton
Use the widget below to browse documents associated with this project. Cookies must be enabled to use this tool.
If you are using a mobile device, the setting for "Allow cross-website tracking" must also be enabled to view the documents. You do not need to sign up or login to Box to view documents, but if you have difficulty accessing the documents on a mobile device, you may choose to sign up for a free account, download the app to your device and log in to ensure that you can open the documents.
Alternatively, these documents can be accessed on the Pinyon Public website: View Documents on Pinyon Public
John Huschke
650 North Michigan Ave.
Baldwin, MI 49304
231-745-4631
jhuschke@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 5/9/2013