Decision Memo Completed

Alvwood II Woodcock Habitat Improvement Project

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Blackduck Ranger District

The Project treats about 20 acres of speckled alder/young aspen to improve woodcock habitat. The units would be sheared using equipment similar to a hydro-axe brush cutter.

Location

Popple River Watershed, Chippewa National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/01/2014
2
Decision
01/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Alvwood II Woodcock Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/14/2015
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsBlackduck Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 149 N, R 28 W, Section 20
Wildlife, fish, rare plants