Precommercial tree thinning of approximately 6920 acres over a 5 year period. Enhance timber and wildlife habitat values by improving diameter growth and vigor of residual trees and promoting greater understory development.
Location
Hoonah and Sitka Ranger Districts, Chichagof Island.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/15/2013
2
Comment Period
01/15/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Hoonah Ranger District Timber Stand Improvement 2013 | Decision Signed Date: 05/20/2013 Legal Notice Date: 05/20/2013 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Sitka Ranger District; Hoonah Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |