Categorical Exclusion Completed

R10 TNF TBRD 2026 North Thorne Bay State Access

Tongass National Forest Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska Thorne Bay Ranger District

This project includes construction of 1 new temporary road on Forest Service lands and reconstruction of 1 existing temporary road on Forest Service lands for easement access to State of Alaska planned timber sales. Anticipated timing is summer FY26 & FY27.

Location

Eastern Prince of Wales Island, approximately 0.4 miles northwest of Thorne Bay, AK. T71S, R84E, Section 21: CRM

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
10/1/2025
2
Finding/Decision Date
4/2/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Decision Signed Date4/2/2026
Special use management