Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

0903-American Bird Conservancy Brush Management Project

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Blackduck Ranger District

The project is designed to create quality habitat for the Golden-winged Warbler, American Woodcock, Ruffed Grouse and associated species by reducing the density and age of vegetative species through brush cutting. The project will use TVA CE 30 to authorize.

Location

Just south of the community of Alvwood, MN

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
3/9/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionTVA 30 (18 CFR Appendix A to Subpart C of Part 1318(30))
Facility managementForest productsFuels managementHeritage resource managementRecreation managementRoad managementWatershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants