The Tofte District proposes to create young forest and improve stand diversity through harvest, and restore forest conditions and reduce hazardous fuels through site preparation and perscribed burning. Temporary roads would be used for access.
Location
The project area stretches about 25 miles northeast from the eastern side of Dumbbell Lake to Sawbill Lake.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/26/2010
2
Comment Period
02/07/2011
3
Decision
04/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Toohey Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/18/2011 Legal Notice Date: 04/19/2011 |
| Forests | Superior National Forest |
| Districts | Tofte Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 59 North, Ranges6 & 7 West; Township 60 North, Ranges 5, 6 &7 West; Township 61 North, Ranges 4,5 & 6 West; and Township 62 North, Ranges 4 & 5 West. |