Toohey Project
This project proposes to create young forest, improve and restore forest conditions, reduce hazardous fuels, and provide sustainable timber products through a combination of harvests, understory fuels reduction and planting. The legal notice was published in the Duluth News Tribune on Tuesday, April 19, 2011.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area stretches about 25 miles northeast from the eastern side of Dumbbell Lake to Sawbill Lake.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/26/2010 |
| Comment Period | 02/07/2011 |
| Decision | 04/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2011 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Tofte Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Road Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Toohey Project
Decision Signed Date: 04/18/2011
Legal Notice Date: 04/19/2011
Forests:
Superior National Forest
Districts:
Tofte Ranger District
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
Cook; Lake
Legal Land Description:
Township 59 North, Ranges6 & 7 West; Township 60 North, Ranges 5, 6 &7 West; Township 61 North, Ranges 4,5 & 6 West; and Township 62 North, Ranges 4 & 5 West.
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Rebecca Bartol
7355 West Hwy 61
Tofte, MN 55615
218-387-3207
rbartol@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/19/2011