WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the upcoming publication of a Final Environmental Impact Statement that describes the environmental effects of six alternatives, including whether the Tongass National Forest should be exempted from the 2001 Roadless Rule.
The draft map captures a landscape rich with numerous bays, lakes, mountains, and smaller islands and depicts the island’s extensive road network and many recreation sites.
