Silvicultural treatment of young-growth stands to achieve various management objectives such as altering wildlife habitats and patterns of use, improving riparian area health, and promoting timber production.
Location
Petersburg and Wrangell Ranger Districts, excluding wilderness areas
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/28/2021
2
Decision
12/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Chief's Approval |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Petersburg and Wrangell Districts Young-Growth Treatment | Decision Signed Date: 12/08/2021 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Petersburg Ranger District; Wrangell Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |