Land Swap Expands Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota.
This law authorizes a land exchange between the federal government and a private company in Minnesota to improve land management. The Chippewa National Forest will gain approximately 36.7 acres of non-federal land, which will be added to the public forest system. In return, the private company will receive 17.5 acres of federal land, with the private entity bearing all costs associated with the transaction.
Key points
The Chippewa National Forest will grow by 36.7 acres, increasing the public land available for conservation and recreation.
The exchange must be of equal value; if the federal land is more valuable, the private company must make a cash equalization payment.
The private company must pay all closing costs, including appraisals and environmental assessments, protecting taxpayer funds.
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