Forest Service silviculturist on George Washington Pines tree health

The U.S. Forest Service is in the midst of planning for the Kimball Vegetation Management Project Area. This project will take place in areas along Trout Lake Road, the George Washington Pines Area and the Gunflint Trail, as well as other adjacent areas. The project could include tree harvest, prescribed burning, reforestation, fuel reduction and wildlife habitat improvement actions.
 

The Forest Service is seeking input from the public now, including the opportunity to tour the George Washington Pines area with Gunflint District Ranger Michael Crotteau on Saturday, January 19th at 10 am. Individuals interested in the Forest Service Kimball Project who have questions about proposed treatments are invited to join. Attendees are asked to meet at the George Washington Pines parking lot, ready to ski. More information is available at (218)-387-3247.
 

To view a map of the Kimball Vegetation Management Project Area, click here.
 

To learn more about the project, click here.
 

WTIP had questions about the clearing at George Washington Pines and the Forest Service’s documents which state this clearing is needed due to the health of the red pine in that area. Rhonda Silence speaks with Forest Service silviculturist Myra Theimer to learn more. 
 

Here’s that conversation.