The objective is to treat up to 1,114 acres of young-growth stands on Mitkof Island to benefit deer. A variety of silvicultural treatments are being considered.
Location
Lands associated with this project are located on Mitkof Island, Petersburg Ranger District, approximately 160 miles south of Juneau, Alaska.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/06/2015
2
Decision
02/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Stewardship Contract, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution Of 2003 |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Mitkof Island Deer Habitat Enhancement | Decision Signed Date: 02/23/2015 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Petersburg Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | PSG QuadC-2&C-3:T59S,R79E,Sec25,36;T59S,R80E,Sec 19,30,31;T60S,R79E,Sec1;T60S,80E,Sec2,6,9,10,13,16,19-21,24,34,35;T60,R81E,Sec18,32,33;T61S,R81E,Sec13,14,16,17,27,28,31;T61S,R82E,Sec6;T62S,R88ESec5,6 |