Precommercial tree thinning of approximately 2284 acres over a 5 year period. Enhance timber and wildlife habitat values by improving diameter growth and vigor of residual trees and promoting greater understory development.
Location
Yakutat Ranger District
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/06/2016
2
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2019 (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 |
| Yakutat Ranger District 5 Year Precommercial Thinning Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/19/2019 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Yakutat Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |