Aspen Management Project
This project will implement Forest Plan Objectives for aspen. We propose to clear cut approximately 1700 acres of aspen each year for 10-20 years, up to 30,000 acres. Road maintenance and reconstruction will also be proposed, as needed.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area includes aspen stands covering approximately 30,000 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands within management areas 1.1a, 3.1a, 4.1a, and 4.2a.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/05/2014 |
| Comment Period | 02/12/2015 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/08/2015 |
| Decision | 03/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2016 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Stewardship Contract, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution Of 2003
Lead Management Unit:
Ottawa National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Aspen Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 03/18/2016
Forests:
Ottawa National Forest
Districts:
Ottawa National Forest All Units
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Baraga; Gogebic; Houghton; Iron; Ontonagon
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Susanne Adams
E6248 US 2
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-884-2411x14
smadams@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/22/2020