Decision Memo Completed

Copper River Delta Prescribed Fire Project

Chugach National Forest Valdez-Cordova, Alaska Cordova Ranger District

The purpose of this project is to use prescribed burning to enhance nutritional quality and biomass of willow on the Copper River Delta by stimulating willow growth through prescribed fire.

Location

Copper River Delta between the Scott River Basin (9 mile) and Saddlebag Rec area (26 mile)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/12/2018
2
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2019 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Copper River Delta Prescribed Fire ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/06/2018
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsCordova Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants