Restoring fire dependent ecosystems that were historically common on sandy soils throughout the region. This project is within the boundaries of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation.
Location
Within the Sunken Lake Candidate Research Natural management Area and adjoining Cutfoot Experimental Forest.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/12/2018
2
Decision
05/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2019 (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 | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Sunken Lake | Decision Signed Date: 05/09/2019 |
| Forests | Chippewa National Forest |
| Districts | Deer River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 147 N, R 27 W, Sections 9, 16, 21 |