Decision Memo Completed

Tamarack Healthy Forests Restoration Act Project

Chippewa National Forest Beltrami; Cass; Itasca, Minnesota Walker Ranger District

We propose to complete winter harvest of approximately 2,500 acres of priority tamarack stands to enhance age class diversity and reduce the effects of insect and disease infestations.

Location

Treatments stands would be scattered across the Chippewa National Forest and Leech Lake Indian Reservation.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/02/2019
2
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Tamarack Healthy Forests Restoration Act ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/11/2019
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsChippewa National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)