Bigelow-Newaygo Project
Manage stands of oak, pine, and existing openings to enhance habitat diversity by managing for areas with unique ecological characteristics, such as prairie, grass, and savanna habitats, for the benefit of rare and endangered plant and animal species
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Aetna Township, Mecosta County; Reynolds Township, Montcalm County; Croton, Brooks, Big Prairie, Everett Townships, Newaygo County, Michigan
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/20/2014 |
| Comment Period | 03/12/2015 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/04/2015 |
| Decision | 09/2015 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2015 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Recreation Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Decision Notice and FONSI for the Bigelow-Newaygo Project
Decision Signed Date: 09/30/2015
Forests:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Districts:
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Mecosta; Montcalm; Newaygo
Legal Land Description:
T13N,R10W,Sec 30; T12N,R10W,Sec 20; T12N,R11W,Sec 13,30,31; T12N,R12W, Sec 1-4,8-10,25-27,34-36; T13N,R11W,Sec 30-32; T13N,R12W,Sec 22,23,27,34,35
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Mark Herberger
650 North Michigan Ave.
Baldwin, MI 49304
231-723-2211 ext3109
mherberger@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/22/2020