Decision Memo Completed

Ruby Salvage CE

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Deer River Ranger District

Salvage of storm damaged timber up to 250 acres and construction of up to one-half miles of temporary road. Salvaging down, root sprung, tipped (more than 15% lean), bent over, or broken off trees meeting utilization specifications

Location

In an area west of Burnt Shanty Lake, east of Caribou Lake, south of Ruby Lake and north of Trout lake.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/27/2023
2
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Ruby Salvage CEDecision Signed Date: 06/22/2023
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest products