Spruce and Fir Decline Fuels Management Project
An outbreak of spruce budworm in recent years has caused extensive mortality and fuels buildup. The most affected areas are in stands of balsam fir and spruce. Project proposes activities to restore areas via forest restoration and fuels reduction.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Iron River, Watersmeet, Bessemer Districts
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/17/2016 |
| Decision | 09/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2017 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (5)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Lead Management Unit:
Iron River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Spruce and Fir Decline Fuels Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 09/16/2016
Forests:
Ottawa National Forest
Districts:
Iron River Ranger District; Watersmeet Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Gogebic; Iron
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Ted Frank
990 Lalley Road
Iron River, MI 49935
906-932-1330
tjfrank@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/19/2016