Decision Memo Completed

Hope Gate II hazardous fuels reduction

Chugach National Forest Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Seward Ranger District

Reduce the risk of wildfire to the local community and surrounding lands (federal, state, borough, and private) and improve defensible space and overall forest health.

Location

Intersection of Resurrection Creek Road and Palmer Creek Road near Hope, Alaska.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/01/2016
2
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Hope Gate II hazardous fuels reductionDecision Signed Date: 10/24/2016
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsSeward Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels management