The Laurentian Ranger District proposes activities to move vegetation conditions toward desired conditions as described in the Forest Plan, while maintaining scenic integrity near Giants Ridge Recreation Area.
Location
The Superior National Forest is proposing vegetation management on National Forest System lands (NFS), located two miles north of Biwabik, MN and west of Giants Ridge Recreation Area.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/04/2021
2
Comment Period
04/30/2022
3
Objection Period Start
08/09/2022
4
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2022 (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; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Giants Ridge Vegetation Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/29/2022 |
| Forests | Superior National Forest |
| Districts | Laurentian Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |