Decision Memo Completed

Windy Red Pine Thinning and Pagami Fire Salvage/Restoration Project

Superior National Forest Lake, Minnesota Tofte Ranger District

This project proposes to treat about 1000 acres in the Windy Project Area to improve the health and productivity of red pine stands and to restore areas impacted by the Pagami Fire.

Location

Township 60 North, Ranges 7 & 8 West; and Township 61 North, Ranges 7 & 8 West.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/09/2011
2
Decision
12/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Windy Red Pine Thinning and Pagami Fire Salvage/RestorationDecision Signed Date: 12/15/2011
ForestsSuperior National Forest
DistrictsTofte Ranger District
Forest productsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)