The Barker Project proposes to manage vegetation and roads to promote diverse, productive and healthy ecosystems and wildlife habitat, reduce hazardous fuels and provide sustainable forest products.
Location
The project area is approximately three miles north of Tofte and Lutsen Minnesota; The western boundary is near Ninemile Lake and the eastern boundary is near Pike Lake.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/23/2015
2
Comment Period
09/26/2015
3
Objection Period Start
03/19/2016
4
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Special Products Sales; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Salvage); Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Barker Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/10/2016 |
| Forests | Superior National Forest |
| Districts | Gunflint Ranger District; Tofte Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |