Redboat Resource Management Project
The project includes timber management, enhancement to wildlife, fisheries, and riparian habitat, recreation and transportation system improvements. This project proposes to clearcut some areas that would exceed 40 acres in size to regenerate aspen.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Southwest corner of the Bessemer Ranger District and west of the city of Marenisco, Michigan.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/25/2011 |
| Comment Period | 04/05/2013 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/11/2013 |
| Decision | 01/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Bessemer Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Road Management; Watershed Management; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Redboat Resource Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 09/18/2012
(FS Withdrawn)
Legal Notice Date: 10/04/2012
Draft Decision and FONSI for the Redboat Resource Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 06/07/2013
Final Decision and FONSI for the Redboat Resource Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 01/06/2014
Forests:
Ottawa National Forest
Districts:
Bessemer Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Gogebic
Legal Land Description:
T45N R43W, Sections 5-7; T45W R44W Sections 1-12, 13-15, 22-24; T46N R43W, Sections 16-21, 28-33; T46N R44W Sections 5-9, 13-36
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Marlanea French-Pombier
E6248 US 248 US Hwy 2
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-358-4551
mfrenchpombier@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/22/2020