The primary activity is harvesting and planting other tree species in ten lowland black ash stands to improve species diversity in anticipation of potential mortality by the emerald ash borer. Collaborative project with LLBO,MN DNR,County,USFS.
Location
Project is 10 black ash stands within CNF on Deer River and Walker Ranger Districts. Three stands are within the Leech Lake Reservation boundary.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/09/2015
2
Comment Period
05/29/2015
3
Objection Period Start
07/31/2015
4
Decision
10/2015 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Collaborative Ash Diversification Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/05/2015 |
| Forests | Chippewa National Forest |
| Districts | Chippewa National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |