Collaborative Ash Diversification Project
The primary activity is harvesting and planting other tree species in ten lowland black ash stands to improve species diversity in anticipation of potential mortality by the emerald ash borer. Collaborative project with LLBO,MN DNR,County,USFS.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is 10 black ash stands within CNF on Deer River and Walker Ranger Districts. Three stands are within the Leech Lake Reservation boundary.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/09/2015 |
| Comment Period | 05/29/2015 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/31/2015 |
| Decision | 10/2015 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2015 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Blackduck Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Collaborative Ash Diversification Project
Decision Signed Date: 10/05/2015
Forests:
Chippewa National Forest
Districts:
Chippewa National Forest All Units
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
Cass; Itasca
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Gary Swanson
417 Forestry Drive
Blackduck, MN 56630
218-335-8652
ghswanson@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/25/2017