Decision Memo Completed

Variable Density Thinning Research Areas

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Deer River Ranger District

20 acres of thinning contrasting standard row thinning, a ”variable density thinning”- gap and reserve approach, and a control area in a mid-rotatation, overstocked, Red pine stand.

Location

East of County Road 34 on forest roads 2539 and 2539A

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/08/2011
2
Decision
12/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Variable Density Thinning Research AReasDecision Signed Date: 12/22/2011
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 148 N, R 27 W, Sections 25, 36, 26;T 147 N, R 27 W, Sections 13, 14;T 147 N, R 27 W, Section 4
Vegetation management (other than forest products)ResearchForest products