Decision Memo Completed

Southern Prince of Wales Pre-commercial Thinning

Tongass National Forest Prince of Wales-Outer, Alaska Craig Ranger District

The Project will pre-commercially thin approximately 5,000 acres in the Lancaster Cove, Polk Inlet, and Trocadero Bay areas.

Location

Lancaster Cove, Polk Inlet, and Trocadero Bay areas

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/08/2014
2
Decision
02/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2015 (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
Southern Prince of Wales Pre-commercial Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/25/2015
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsCraig Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)