Petersburg Ranger District Tree Thinning 2018-2022
Precommercial tree thinning of approx 8,900 ac of young-growth stands that are 19-36 years old. Proposed thinning to 14, 16 or 18 ft spacing. Some of south aspect stands may include pruning, canopy gaps or leave strips to improve wildlife habitat.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Kuiu Island, Kupreanof Island (Portage Bay, Kake and Tonka)and Mitkof Island
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/08/2016 |
| Decision | 05/2017 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2018 (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:
Petersburg Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Petersburg Ranger District Tree Thinning 2018-2022
Decision Signed Date: 05/04/2017
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Petersburg Ranger District
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Wrangell-Petersburg
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Renaker Parks
12 North Nordic Drive
Petersburg, AK 99833-1328
907-772-5975
rparks@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/18/2017