Decision Memo Completed

Cuba Hill Impoundment Rx Burn

Chippewa National Forest Cass, Minnesota Walker Ranger District

conduct a 53 acre prescribed burn to reduce the dense emergent vegetation to create openings to offer better staging habitat and increase the diversity of forage for waterfowl.

Location

NW corner at the intersection of Cuba Hill Rd. (FR 2133) and Ketchum Rd. (FR 2135) in the Oak Point Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/18/2021
2
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2022 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Cuba Hill Impoundment Rx BurnDecision Signed Date: 02/01/2022
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsWalker Ranger District
Legal Land Description144N 30W 17
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants