Decision Memo Completed

Southside Helicopter Sale

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

The Thorne Bay Ranger District is proposing to harvest approximately 125 acres of old growth live trees due to interest received from a prospective purchaser located on Prince of Wales Island. The area is 10 miles south of Naukati.

Location

10 miles south of Naukati, Alaska.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/21/2025
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (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 ActivityTimber Sales (Green)
Southside Helicopter Sale Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 07/08/2025
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsThorne Bay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT70S R80E Sections 20, 29 & 36 T71S R80E Section 1
Forest products