Decision Memo Completed

Petersburg and Wrangell Districts Young-Growth Treatment

Tongass National Forest Wrangell-Petersburg, Alaska Tongass National Forest All Units

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityIra - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Chief's Approval
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Petersburg and Wrangell Districts Young-Growth TreatmentDecision Signed Date: 12/08/2021
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsPetersburg Ranger District; Wrangell Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)