Giants Ridge Vegetation Management Project
The Laurentian Ranger District proposes activities to move vegetation conditions toward desired conditions as described in the Forest Plan, while maintaining scenic integrity near Giants Ridge Recreation Area.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Superior National Forest is proposing vegetation management on National Forest System lands (NFS), located two miles north of Biwabik, MN and west of Giants Ridge Recreation Area.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/04/2021 |
| Comment Period | 04/30/2022 |
| Objection Period Start | 08/09/2022 |
| Decision | 09/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Laurentian Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Recreation Management; Forest Products
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Giants Ridge Vegetation Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 09/29/2022
Forests:
Superior National Forest
Districts:
Laurentian Ranger District
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
St. Louis
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Linda Merriman
318 Forestry Road
Aurora, MN 55705
218-365-2095
linda.merriman@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/4/2022