Decision Memo Completed

Leftovers Stand Improvement Project

Tongass National Forest Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District

Thinning and pruning of young-growth stands less than 40 y/o for stand improvement,forest health, and wildlife benefit in previously harvested project areas district wide.

Location

District wide in previously harvested areas

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/14/2017
2
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (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; Species Habitat Improvements
Leftovers Stand Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/20/2018
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsKetchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)