Proposal for an integrated pest management approach to treat non-native invasive plants beginning with approximately 14 acres of infestations scattered across the 1.1 million acre BWCAW and possibly expanding up to 60 acres over the next 10 years.
Location
Over 1000 small treatment sites are located throughout the 1.1 million acre BWCAW, primarily at campsites, portages, and old cabin/resort sites
Project timeline
1
NOI in Federal Register
04/21/2011
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
02/01/2013
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/23/2013
4
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Wilderness Management |
| BWCAW Non-native Invasive Plant Project Record of Decision | Decision Signed Date: 08/21/2013 Legal Notice Date: 08/30/2013 |
| Forests | Superior National Forest |
| Districts | Gunflint Ranger District; Kawishiwi Ranger District; LaCroix Ranger District; Tofte Ranger District |