Timber Stand Improvement treatments that include pre-commercial thinning (PCT) and pruning. TSI Treatments proposed include timber production, PCT for wildlife habitat and scenery enhancement, as well as second PCT/pruning.
Location
Throughout Wrangell Ranger District, with potential projects on Zarembo and surrounding small islands, Etolin Island, and Wrangell Island.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/11/2016
2
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (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 |
| Timber Stand Improvement CE 2016 | Decision Signed Date: 05/01/2016 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Wrangell Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |