Environmental Assessment Completed

Mesabi Project

Superior National Forest St. Louis, Minnesota Laurentian Ranger District

The Laurentian Ranger District proposes activities to move vegetation toward desired conditions as described in the Forest Plan by reducing hazardous fuel, conducting forest vegetation, and managing wildlife and other resources.

Location

Townships 58-61N, Ranges 16-21W

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/24/2015
2
Comment Period
10/25/2016
3
Objection Period Start
01/13/2017
4
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad 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; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Mesabi ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/04/2017
ForestsSuperior National Forest
DistrictsLaurentian Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsWatershed managementRecreation managementFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsSpecial use managementRoad management