Decision Memo Completed

Spruce Decline CE

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

Address a recent and developing combination of fungal, and insect induced disease issues causing high mortality rates in white spruce and balsam fir stands forest wide.

Location

throughout the Chippewa National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/13/2022
2
Decision
02/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Spruce Decline CEDecision Signed Date: 02/23/2023
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsChippewa National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)