The Chippewa National Forest proposes to thin evergreen trees along the south side of Trunk Highway 2. The treatments are designed to reduce shading which results in low road surface temperatures and decreases the effectiveness of road salt.
Location
Hwy 2 between Cass Lake and Deer River
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/14/2021
2
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Hwy 2 Shading Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/19/2022 |
| Forests | Chippewa National Forest |
| Districts | Deer River Ranger District; Walker Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |