Pomeroy Vegetation Management Project
The Ottawa National Forest is proposing management on approximately 19,400 acres of National Forest System lands. Proposed activities address vegetation management, habitat improvement, hazardous fuels, system roads, and recreation.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is located on the Bessemer Ranger District in Gogebic County, Michigan. The project area includes 19,800 acres; of which 19,400 acres are National Forest System lands.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/02/2018 |
| Comment Period | 11/28/2018 |
| Objection Period Start | 03/02/2019 |
| Decision | 07/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2019 (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:
Forest Products; Minerals And Geology; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management; Recreation Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Pomeroy Vegetation Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/31/2019
Forests:
Ottawa National Forest
Districts:
Bessemer Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Gogebic
Legal Land Description:
Sections 4-6, 8, and 9 T44N, R42W; Sections 1 and 2 T44N, R43W; Sections 2-5, 7-11, 14-23, 26-33 T45N, R42W; Sections 13, 14, 23-26, 34-36 T45N, R43W; and Sections 26-28, 32-35 T46N
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Christine Makuck
E6248 US 248 US Hwy 2
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-358-4032
cmakuck@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/1/2019