Thinning and pruning for stand improvement, forest health, and wildlife benefit in previously harvested project areas district wide. Approximately 3,612 acres.
Location
Sitka Ranger District in previously harvested stands
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/25/2021
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2021 (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 |
| Sitka Ranger District Leftovers Precommercial Thinning | Decision Signed Date: 06/22/2021 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Sitka Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |