Thinning of trees less than or equal to 7" DBH on app. 6300 acres over at 10 year period to accelerate the development of old-growth habitat characteristics for species injured by EVOS, primarily marbled murrelet.
Location
Eastern PWS, south of Valdez, AK
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/04/2014
2
Decision
12/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Knowles Head Restoration Thinning | Decision Signed Date: 12/17/2014 |
| Forests | Chugach National Forest |
| Districts | Cordova Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 12 S, R6, Section 31 T 12 S, R7, Sections 34-36 T 13 S, R7, All Sections T 13 S, R8, Sections 1, 10-29, 32-36 T 14 S, R7, Section 4-8 T 14 S, R8, Sections 1-5 |