Red Pine Thinning Project
14,700 acres of red pine plantation thinning to maintain health and quality; maximize optimal growth rates; address insect and disease factors; and provide long-term source of timber products. Transportation refinements would facilitate harvest.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area includes several plantation stands, and groups of plantations, across the Iron River, Kenton, Ontonagon and Watersmeet Ranger Districts.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/31/2014 |
| Comment Period | 05/19/2014 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/18/2014 |
| Decision | 12/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2015 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Ottawa National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Road Management
Project Activity:
Biomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Red Pine Thinning Project Decision Notice
Decision Signed Date: 12/05/2014
Forests:
Ottawa National Forest
Districts:
Iron River Ranger District; Kenton Ranger District; Ontonagon Ranger District; Watersmeet Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Baraga; Gogebic; Houghton; Iron; Ontonagon
Legal Land Description:
This area covers several sections within the township and ranges of the counties identified. More information is available from the project contact.
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Barbara Van Alstine
E6248 US 2
Ironwood, MI 49938
541-426-5581
bcvanalstine@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/22/2020