Decision Memo Completed

South Mitkof Wildlife Service Contract

Tongass National Forest Wrangell-Petersburg, Alaska Petersburg Ranger District

The objective of this proposal is to treat up to 870 acres of young-growth stands (219 acres of state land and 651 acres of USFS land) on Mitkof Island to benefit deer. A variety of treatment options are being considered.

Location

Located on Mitkof Island about 7 to 20 air miles southwest of Petersburg, Alaska and Mitkof Island. The nearest communities are Petersburg and Kupreanof, Alaska.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/20/2013
2
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2015 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
South Mitkof Wildlife Stewardship Service ContractDecision Signed Date: 04/24/2014 Legal Notice Date: 05/08/2014
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsPetersburg Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants