Decision Memo Completed

Hazard Tree and Blowdown Removal along Infrastructure with Sale of Trees

Chippewa National Forest Beltrami; Cass; Itasca, Minnesota Chippewa National Forest All Units

Remove blowdown and hazard trees along FS system roads and access roads to recreation residences; around residences, admin sites, and in campgrounds; and along system trails. Merchantable trees salvaged will be sold. Slash will be removed from sites

Location

10 x 40 mile wide corridor along Hwy 2 . Includes Norway Beach, Pike Bay area, Tamarack Point, and South Winnie.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/03/2012
2
Comment Period
07/24/2012
3
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Facility Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Hazard Tree and Blowdown Removal along Infrastructure with Sale of TreesDecision Signed Date: 09/10/2012 Legal Notice Date: 09/13/2012
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsChippewa National Forest All Units
Road managementFuels managementForest products