Southside Helicopter Sale
The Thorne Bay Ranger District is proposing to harvest approximately 125 acres of old growth live trees due to interest received from a prospective purchaser located on Prince of Wales Island. The area is 10 miles south of Naukati.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
10 miles south of Naukati, Alaska.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/21/2025 |
| Decision | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2025 (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)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Southside Helicopter Sale Decision Memo
Decision Signed Date: 07/08/2025
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Thorne Bay Ranger District
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Prince of Wales-Outer
Legal Land Description:
T70S R80E Sections 20, 29 & 36
T71S R80E Section 1
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Kevin Garter
1312 Federal Way
Thorne, AK 99919-001
907-828-3244
Kevin.Garter@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/9/2025