Decision Memo Completed

Chippewa National Forest Tree Seed Collection

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

Cut approximately 100 trees per year for 5 years (late summer to fall). Trees will average 5-10" DBH. Any tree species is available for seed collection. Trees may be climbed to gather seed. Tree seed may be collected from ground-level.

Location

Chippewa National Forest general use areas

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/23/2024
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Chippewa National Forest Tree Seed CollectionDecision Signed Date: 07/31/2024
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsChippewa National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)