Summary

This is a geospatial data file (SBX format) supporting a rare plant survey project for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) Parks & Trails Division. The file contains wetlands data and spatial information relevant to the proposed re-route of the Arrowhead State Trail near the Tower Area. The survey encompasses a 6.2-mile corridor with a 50-foot buffer on both sides of the proposed trail centerline, covering mixed forest types including constructed trail/road areas, clear-cut forests, clear-cut regrowth, and mixed deciduous/coniferous forest. The surveyed area is intended to identify rare plant species prior to trail re-routing and surface upgrades designed to accommodate all-season ATV use. The file name indicates it was prepared or updated on July 2, 2026 and specifically focuses on wetlands characterization within the Ash River Trail reroute project corridor.

The geospatial data provided in this file serves as environmental baseline information to support bidders' understanding of site conditions and ecological context for the rare plant survey contract opportunity. The inclusion of detailed wetlands mapping indicates that sensitive wetland areas within the survey corridor have been identified and documented, which bidders should consider when developing survey methodologies and protocols. This environmental characterization helps establish the scope and complexity of field work required and provides critical context for understanding potential constraints or considerations related to protected wetland resources along the proposed trail alignment.