Decision Memo Completed

Peterson Aspen Project

Chippewa National Forest Cass, Minnesota Chippewa National Forest All Units

This project intends to harvest primarily aspen and paper birch to provide sunlight and growing space to midstory and understory hardwoods and improve stand health and resiliency.

Location

Directly South of Hwy 200, 4 miles west of Remer, MN

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/05/2025
2
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Peterson Aspen ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/27/2026
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsWalker Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest products