Decision Memo Completed

2024 Capital Christmas Tree

Tongass National Forest Wrangell-Petersburg, Alaska Wrangell Ranger District

Remove a single young-growth tree (the Christmas Tree) using a crane and excavator. The tree's root wad would remain attached. Minor road grading and widening at the harvest site is anticipated.

Location

The selected tree is on the Wrangell Ranger District adjacent to a National Forest System road within the maintenance right-of-way.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/10/2024
2
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
2024 Capital Christmas TreeDecision Signed Date: 09/26/2024
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsWrangell Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest products