The use of prescribed fire and mechanical treatments to restore fire-dependent ecosystems and wildlife habitats on 1913 acres of national forest system lands, within the proclamation boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Indian Reservation.
Location
The project analysis area is on the Chippewa National Forest within, Cass County, Minnesota. The treatment includes approximately 1,913 acres of National Forest System lands.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/14/2025
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Fire-dependent Ecosystem Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/05/2025 |
| Forests | Chippewa National Forest |
| Districts | Chippewa National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |