Silver Branch Vegetation Management Project
This project includes vegetation management, transportation system modifications, and recreation, fisheries and wildlife improvements on the Watersmeet and Kenton Ranger Districts.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Silver Branch VMP is located in the Watersmeet/Kenton Ranger Districts, in Iron/Houghton/Baraga Counties, Michigan. The project area extends approximately 10 miles north and south of Sidnaw, MI.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/28/2025 |
| Comment Period | 05/30/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (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:
Recreation Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Fuels Management; Watershed Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements; Wilderness Management
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Ottawa National Forest
Districts:
Kenton Ranger District; Watersmeet Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Gogebic
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Christopher Kovala
E6248 US 2
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-852-3500
christopher.kovala@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/4/2025