Decision Memo Completed

Twelvemile Habitat Improvement Project

Tongass National Forest Prince of Wales-Outer, Alaska Craig Ranger District

Project area is approximately 48 acres, with treatments on approximately 20 acres of young-growth forest around Twelvemile Arm. Decommissioned roads may be reopened to facilitate access.

Location

The project area is approximately 18 miles southeast of Craig, Alaska on Prince of Wales Island.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/21/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (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 ActivityBiomass; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
Twelvemile Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/20/2025
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsCraig Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 75 S., R 83 E., Sections 13, 24, and 25 of the Copper River Meridian
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management