Tepee Lake Vegetation Management Project
The Tepee Lake VMP is located on the Kenton and Iron River Ranger Districts, in Houghton, Iron, and Ontonagon Counties, Michigan. The project area includes approximately 45,940 acres, of which about 33,021 acres are National Forest System lands.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Tepee Lake VMP is located on the Kenton and Iron River Ranger Districts, in Houghton, Iron, and Ontonagon Counties, Michigan.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/05/2021 |
| Comment Period | 11/05/2021 |
| Objection Period Start | 03/18/2022 |
| Decision | 06/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2022 (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:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Road Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management; Forest Products; Recreation Management; Minerals And Geology; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Tepee Lake Vegetation Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 06/22/2022
Forests:
Ottawa National Forest
Districts:
Kenton Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Houghton; Iron; Ontonagon
Legal Land Description:
T47N, R37W, Sec 13-14, 24-28, 32-36; T45N, R36W Sec 5-7; T45N, R37W Sec 1-4, 10-15; T46N, R38W Sec 10-15, 24; T46N, R37W Sec 1-27, 33-36; T46N, R36W Sec 3-10, 15-22 and 27-34
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Christopher Kovala
4810 E. M28
Kenton, MI 49967
906-852-3500
christopher.kovala@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/31/2023