Increase stand heterogeneity and complexity that is associated with older age red pine forests within a Large Upland Mature Patch. The project area consists almost entirely of 50 year old red pine plantations. Prescribe burn & commercial harvest.
Location
The project area is south of the Mississippi River and east of Lydick Brook on the Blackduck Ranger District, Cass County, Minnesota. The entire project area is within the boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/01/2016
2
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Lydick Brook East Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/02/2017 |
| Forests | Chippewa National Forest |
| Districts | Blackduck Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 145 N. R. 29 W., Sections 4, 5, and 9 and T. 146 N. R. 29 W., Section 33. |