Decision Memo Completed

Forest-Wide Permanent Openings Management Project

Chippewa National Forest Beltrami; Cass; Itasca, Minnesota Chippewa National Forest All Units

The Forest Staff has made initial determinations as to which wildlife openings will be actively managed. Management plans will be developed for the selected openings with consultation, collaboration, and internal and external review.

Location

These permanent openings are located throughout the Chippewa National Forest, covering the span of Blackduck, Deer River, and Walker Ranger Districts. Portions within the Leech Lake Reservation.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/01/2019
2
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2019 (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; Species Population Enhancements
Forest-Wide Permanent Openings Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/24/2019
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsChippewa National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants