The Kawishiwi Ranger District proposes to manage the vegetation and road system in the Birch Project Area.
Location
The Birch Project Area is located near Ely, MN and south and west of Ely.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/21/2010
2
Comment Period
07/01/2011
3
Decision
11/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Birch Project Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact | Decision Signed Date: 11/04/2011 Legal Notice Date: 11/05/2011 |
| Forests | Superior National Forest |
| Districts | Kawishiwi Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Activities could be located on National Forest System (NFS) land in portions of Townships 61 to 63 North, and Ranges 11 to 13 West. |