Decision Memo Completed

Ten Section and Mississippi River UBA Project

Chippewa National Forest Cass, Minnesota Blackduck Ranger District

Thin about 269 acres of pine plantations. Prescribed fire on about 1,500 acres. Brushing, planting, and seeding as needed within the project area.

Location

primarily along the Mississippi River between Cass Lake and Lake Winnibigoshish

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/14/2024
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Area Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Ten Section and Mississippi River UBA ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/30/2025
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsBlackduck Ranger District
Legal Land Description146N, R29W and 146N, R30W
Land management planningSpecial area managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management