Decision Memo Completed

Kuiu Island Riparian Thinning

Tongass National Forest Wrangell-Petersburg, Alaska Petersburg Ranger District

This project proposes to selectively thin conifer and alder stands in riparian areas on approximately 261 acres in the Saginaw, Kadake, and Rowan Creek watersheds on Kuiu Island.

Location

Rowan Bay (#190102020302), Kadake Creek (#190102020102), Saginaw Creek (#190102020104) watersheds on Kuiu Island, Petersburg Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/29/2010
2
Decision
06/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2011 (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; Watershed Improvements
Kuiu Island Riparian ThinningDecision Signed Date: 06/08/2011
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsPetersburg Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)