Decision Memo Completed

Rare Plant Population Augmentation Project

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

Seed collection, propagation, and out-planting of rare plants within existing populations.

Location

Within 250 feet of existing rare plant populations as recorded in the Forest Service Natural Resource Manager (NRM) Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive Species (TESP) database. A shapefile is provided.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/04/2023
2
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2023 (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 Population Enhancements
Rare Plant Population Augmentation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/05/2023
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsChippewa National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants