Decision Memo Completed

Blackduck Oak Habitat Improvement Project

Chippewa National Forest Beltrami; Cass; Itasca, Minnesota Blackduck Ranger District

Remove stems from multi-stemmed oaks by hand using a brush saw, chainsaw, or similar equipment. In stands where oak stump sprouts are competing with other deciduous trees, the competing saplings would also be cut to release the oak.

Location

T145N, R29-31W; T146N, R28-31W; T147N, R28-31W; T148N, R28-31W; T149N, R26-31W; T150N, R26-28W

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/01/2023
2
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (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
Blackduck Oak Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/13/2024
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsBlackduck Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants