Harvest approximately 70 acres of live young-growth trees.
Location
Within 8 miles of the community of Whale Pass, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. Harvest would occur along National Forest System roads 25, 2505, 27, 2730, 2730200 and 2720.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/24/2026
2
Decision
05/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2026 (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 | Timber Sales (Green) |
| Whale Pass Young Growth Small Sales | Decision Signed Date: 05/21/2026 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Thorne Bay Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |