Pori Junction Vegetation Management Project
The Pori Vegetative Management Project includes timber, wildlife, riparian, and recreation projects, and is designed to promote a healthy and resiliant forest ecosystem that is well positioned for the long term effects associated with climate change.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is located in both Ontonagon and Houghton Counties, Michigan, and is positioned west of Highway 16, south of Highway 38, north of Kenton and east of Mass City.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/09/2013 |
| Comment Period | 03/24/2014 |
| Objection Period Start | 05/29/2014 |
| Decision | 09/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2014 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Kenton Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Regulations, Directives, Orders
Project Activity:
Biomass; Road Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Salvage); Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Decision Notice for the Pori Junction Vegetation Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 09/10/2014
Forests:
Ottawa National Forest
Districts:
Kenton Ranger District; Ontonagon Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Houghton; Ontonagon
Legal Land Description:
T50N, R37W, Sec. 3-5, 8-10, 15-17, 20, 21, 29, 30-33; T49N, R38W, Sec. 1-3, 10-15, 22-27, 35, 36; T49N, R37W, Sec. 3-10, 15-22, 27-34; T48N, R38W, Sec. 1, 12; T48N, R37W, Sec. 4-8, 17, 18.
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Victoria Hahka
4810 E. M28
Kenton, MI 49967
906-358-4049
vhahka@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/22/2020