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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| South Mitkof Wildlife Stewardship Service Contract | Decision Signed Date: 04/24/2014 Legal Notice Date: 05/08/2014 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Petersburg Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |