Decision Memo Completed

Big Rice Lake EAB Bundle 2024

Chippewa National Forest Cass, Minnesota Walker Ranger District

In response to EAB being detected at Big Rice Lake we are proposing a project that would include up to 250 acres of salvage harvests, up to 250 acres of sanitation harvests, planting of native species, and the release of parasidtoids.

Location

East side of Big Rice Lake

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/02/2024
2
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13); 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Big Rice Lake EAB Bundle 2024Decision Signed Date: 05/21/2024
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsWalker Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT141N R26W Sec 22 & 27
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products