Various precommercial thinning treatments on 500-600 ac annually over a 5 yr period; up to 8,066 ac of previously harvested stands. Reduce stocking of trees to adjust stand density, species composition, and structural diversity.
Location
Tongass NF, Ketchikan-Misty Fiords RD (KMRD); Up to 8,066 ac on KMRD landbase; Includes following LUDs: TM, ML, SM, SV, OG; 2001 Roadless Rule; and Beach Buffer areas.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/19/2012
2
Comment Period
12/19/2012
3
Decision
03/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Demo Ea |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| 2013 Ketchikan-Misty Fiords Ranger District Timber Stand Improvement | Decision Signed Date: 03/20/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/27/2013 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T69S,R90E,sect 16-22, 27, 29;T69S,R91E,sect 25-28,32-35;T70S,R89E,sect 12-13,36;T70S,R90E,sect 1-4,9,11-18,25-28,31,34-35;T71S,R90E,sect 1-2,5-9,14-16,20-21,26,28-29,31-33,35-36;T71S,R91E,sect 3-11,14 |