Decision Memo Completed

Juneau North Burn

Chugach National Forest Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Seward Ranger District

Revisit a decision to improve wildlife habitat in the Juneau Creek area. Aspen stands would be improved using low to moderate intensity prescribed fire to kill some overstory trees and stimulate aspen suckering.

Location

Juneau Creek area, near Cooper Landing north of the Sterling Highway

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/25/2013
2
Comment Period
03/25/2013
3
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Juneau Creek Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Fuels ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/11/2014 Legal Notice Date: 02/14/2014
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsSeward Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW 1/4 Section 13,T5N, R4W; SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Section 14,T5N, R4W, Seward Meridian.
Wildlife, fish, rare plants