Prince of Wales 2013 Precommercial, Riparian and Wildlife Thinning
The Forest Service is proposing precommercial, riparian and wildlife thinning of up to 11,543 acres of young growth that was originally harvested from 1976 to 1998.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Prince of Wales Island between Coffman Cove and Thorne Bay, as far west as Control Junction and the Coffman Highway.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/28/2013 |
| Comment Period | 06/28/2013 |
| Decision | 08/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Thorne Bay Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Watershed Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Thorne Bay Ranger District Precommercial Thinning 2013
Decision Signed Date: 08/02/2013
Legal Notice Date: 08/06/2013
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Thorne Bay Ranger District
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Prince of Wales-Outer
Legal Land Description:
T68-712S R81-84E
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Melissa Cady
1312 Federal Way
Thorne, AK 99919-001
907-874-7502
mncady@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/16/2013