Harvest up to 8 old-growth trees within 300 feet of a National Forest System road. Trees would be used to construct a temporary log culvert stream crossing. After the structure is removed, the logs would be available to the public for purchase.
Location
Thomas Bay on the mainland Alaska is approximately 16 air miles northeast of the community of Petersburg.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/04/2025
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Thomas Bay Tree Harvest for Log Culvert | Decision Signed Date: 04/29/2025 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Petersburg Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T57S, R80E, Sections 4,9,and 16, Copper River Meridian |