Fernberg Corridor Landscape Management Project
The Kawishiwi Ranger District proposes activities to move vegetation, transportation, recreation, and gravel resources toward desired conditions as described in the Forest Plan.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Project is completely within Lake County east and south of Ely, MN and includes the Fernberg Road corridor and south to Forest Road 377, primarily east of Highway 1.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/30/2023 |
| Comment Period | 01/16/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/02/2025 |
| Decision | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Kawishiwi Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management; Minerals And Geology; Special Use Management; Road Management; Projects That May Affect Wilderness (For Mailing List Contacts)
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Use Authorizations; Plan Amendment; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Superior National Forest
Districts:
Kawishiwi Ranger District
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
Lake
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Linda Merriman
1393 Highway 169
Ely, MN 55731
2183652095
linda.merriman@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/2/2025