Chippewa National Forest
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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) on Chippewa National Forest
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) in Cass County, including a small portion (southeast) of the Chippewa National Forest. The MDA has enacted an emergency quarantine area surrounding the EAB Generally Infested Area.
Recent News
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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act– Decision Memo Signed
Release Date: Jun 20, 2024
Features
LiDAR Workshop on the Chippewa National Forest
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On June 4, Kirsten Tighe, Geospatial Services Program Manager and Greg Liknes, Acting Remote Sensing Specialist from the Regional Office stopped by the Chippewa National Forest to talk to the Forest and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe (LLBO) about the 2022 Upper Mississippi Headwaters LiDAR collect. 15-20 people from the Forest and LLBO attended.
Chippewa Conducts Tree Climbing Training
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The Chippewa National Forest held a tree climbing training June 10-14. The training was organized and conducted by John Stewart, Chippewa National Forest recreation technician and certified tree climber, under the guidance of regional tree climbing coordinator Paul Valento.
Spotlights
Current Timber Sales
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Information on current Chippewa National Forest timber sales, and bid results.
Memorial Tree Planting Site
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The Chippewa National Forest has had a successful tree planting partnership with the National Forest Foundation, American Forests, and Arbor Day Foundation.
Tribal Relations
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The unique geographic relationship links the Chippewa National Forest with the social, economic, and cultural well-being of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.
Rules And Regulations
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Know before you go.