HiLo Project
The Kawishiwi Ranger District proposes activities to move vegetation toward desired conditions as described in the Forest Plan by reducing hazardous fuels, conducting forest vegetation, and managing wildlife and other resources.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Approximately 4 miles northwest of Ely.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 06/09/2017 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 04/09/2018 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 10/12/2018 |
| Objection Period Start | 10/12/2018 |
| Decision | 03/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2019 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Chief's Approval
Lead Management Unit:
Kawishiwi Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management; Road Management; Forest Products; Recreation Management; Special Use Management; Watershed Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
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:
Completed
Project Decision Information
HiLo Project
Decision Signed Date: 03/11/2019
Forests:
Superior National Forest
Districts:
Kawishiwi Ranger District
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
Lake; St. Louis
Legal Land Description:
T63N R12W, T63N R13W, T64N R11W, T64N R12W, T64N R13W, T65N R13W
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Linda Merriman
1393 Highway 169
Ely, MN 55731
2183652095
lmerriman@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/11/2019