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Kawishiwi Ranger DistrictSuperior National Forest1393 Highway 169Ely, Minnesota 55731(218) 365-7600

October 2011

Decision MapEnvironmental AssessmentLegend

Project BoundaryLakes and Major Rivers

OwnershipsNational ForestOther Ownership

Vegetation Treatments(1) Create Young Stand with Harvest(2) Improve Stand Condition with Harvest(3) Restore Stand Condition without Harvest(4) Remove Hazardous Fuels(5) Wildlife Habitat Improvement(6) Vegetation Management Interpretive Area

Transportation and Trail SystemMajor Drivable RoadNational Forest System Trails(A) Add as OML 1(A) Add as OML 2

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