Thin red and white pine and white spruce plantations to allow for more live crown ratios, with multiple entries. Diversify composition and structure of plantations in response to LLBO plantation thin TFPA proposal.
Location
Scattered stands across the Blackduck and Walker Ranger Districts in Beltrami, Cass and Itasca Counties. Includes areas in the Leech Lake Reservation.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/26/2019
2
Objection Period Start
02/01/2021
3
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green) |
| West Zone Conifer Thin | Decision Signed Date: 03/23/2021 |
| Forests | Chippewa National Forest |
| Districts | Blackduck Ranger District; Walker Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |