Decision Memo Completed

LLBO-CNF Pine/Fire TFPA 638 Project

Chippewa National Forest Cass, Minnesota Blackduck Ranger District

Advance restoration of species diversity, structural diversity, and a native plant community in a historically fire dependent pine ecosystem through the implementation of prescribed fire as well as seeding and planting of native plant species.

Location

Project stands are located 0.8 and 2.1 miles east on USFS Road 2352 off of Cass County Road 10 (Scenic Highway)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/15/2022
2
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2022 (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
LLBO-CNF Pine/Fire TFPA 638 ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/05/2022
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsBlackduck Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT145N, R30W, Sections 10 and 12
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)