Decision Memo Completed

2016-2018 Timber Stand Improvement CE

Tongass National Forest Wrangell-Petersburg, Alaska Wrangell Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Timber Stand Improvement CE 2016Decision Signed Date: 05/01/2016
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsWrangell Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)