Whale Pass Young Growth Small Sales
Harvest approximately 70 acres of live young-growth trees.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
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 Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/24/2026 |
| Decision | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Thorne Bay Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Forest Products
Project Activity:
Timber Sales (Green)
Project Decision Information
Whale Pass Young Growth Small Sales
Decision Signed Date: 05/21/2026
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Thorne Bay Ranger District
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Prince of Wales-Outer
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Nicholas Reynolds
1312 Federal Way
Thorne, AK 99919-001
907-828-3236
nicholas.w.reynolds@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/21/2026