Decision Memo Completed

Whale Pass Young Growth Small Sales

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

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 Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Green)
Whale Pass Young Growth Small SalesDecision Signed Date: 05/21/2026
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsThorne Bay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest products