Shorty Creek Restoration Young Growth
Proposal for an updated/alternative source of instream wood for the Skanaxheen Creek Restoration project. Includes harvesting about 200 young-growth trees adjacent to NFS road 6402 and 3 closed spur roads on Kuiu Island near Shorty Creek.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Rowan Bay Watershed on Kuiu Island approximately 5 miles from Forest Service administrative site in Rowan Bay.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/21/2023 |
| Decision | 06/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2023 (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:
Petersburg Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Watershed Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Shorty Creek Restoration Young Growth
Decision Signed Date: 06/30/2023
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Petersburg Ranger District
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Wrangell-Petersburg
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Heath Whitacre
12 North Nordic Drive
Petersburg, AK 99833-1328
907-772-5936
heath.whitacre@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/5/2023