Tongass Land and Resource Management Plan Amendment
The Tongass Land Management Plan Amendment supports a transition from old growth harvest to a young growth-based timber program, while preserving natural resources and a viable timber industry. The Record of Decision was signed on 12/9/16.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Tongass National Forest, Region 10, Alaska
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 05/27/2014 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 11/21/2015 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 07/01/2016 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/01/2016 |
| Decision | 12/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2017 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Tongass National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
219 (2012)
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning
Project Activity:
Plan Amendment
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Tongass Land and Resource Management Plan Amendment
Decision Signed Date: 12/09/2016
Legal Notice Date: 12/09/2016
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Tongass National Forest All Units
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Haines; Juneau; Ketchikan Gateway; Prince of Wales-Outer; Sitka; Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon; Wrangell-Petersburg; Yakutat
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Susan Howle
Federal Building
Ketchikan, AK 99901
907-228-6340
comments-alaska-tongass@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/2/2018