Appendix B 

Activity Cards 
 

Appendix B 

Table of Contents 

Introduction to Appendix B .............................................................. 1 

Unit Card Header Information.......................................................... 1 

Harvest Treatments ........................................................................... 2 

Resource Concerns and Responses................................................... 3 

Stream Protection Categories............................................................ 4 

Best Management Practices .............................................................. 5 

Process Groups and Channel Types.................................................. 8 

Unit Cards ........................................................................................... 11 

Road Cards........................................................................................ 233 

Introduction to Road Management Objectives ............................. 234 

Operational and Objective Maintenance Levels........................... 237 

AFRPA Status............................................................................... 237 
Introduction to Appendix B 

Activity cards are used to explain site-specific proposed activities and 

any resource concerns and responses. These activities include timber 

harvest units and proposed and existing roads needed for timber 

harvest. Both narratives and maps showing site-specific information 

are provided. 

The introduction to Appendix B is followed by a narrative card and a 

map for each proposed harvest unit. These units are in numerical 

order. Not every unit is in each alternative. The maps show all 

proposed adjacent units whether or not they are in the same 

alternatives. Figure B-1 shows all the units as they lie in the project 

area. 

The last section of this Appendix lists existing and proposed NFS 

roads used for the alternatives. It describes the current conditions and 

management objectives, and proposed road management objective 

changes. The Introduction to the Road Cards explains the terminology 

used for the Road Management Objective narrative. A map is included 

that shows all the roads and their desired future management. 

Unit Card Header Information 

Each unit card has a header block with information used to generally 

describe the stand’s size, location, and volume proposed for harvest. 

Each header block contains the following information: 

Unit Number: This is the number assigned to the unit block during the 

Logging Systems and Transportation Analysis development. 

Unit Acres: This is an estimate of total acres within the unit using 

aerial photos and GIS information. 

 Alternatives: This identifies the alternative(s) in which the 

unit is proposed. 

 Land Use Designation (LUD): Land Use Designation is a 

defined area of land, identified by the Forest Plan, to which 

specific management direction is applied. All proposed units 

are in the Timber Production LUD. 

 Net Timber Volume: This is an estimated volume (sawtimber 

only) in thousand board feet to be harvested. This was derived 

from field estimates and the stand exam program. A cruise will 

be done during implementation to determine an accurate 

volume before the timber is sold. 

 

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 Existing Stand Condition: This is the developmental stage of 

the physical and temporal distribution of trees and other plants 

in a forested area. 

 Silvicultural Prescription: This provides information about 

the methods, techniques, timing, and monitoring of vegetative 

treatments. The detailed silvicultural prescription is in the 

planning record. 

 Logging Method/Transportation: This identifies the method 

of logging in the unit and the transportation used. Helicopter 

yarding is specified for each unit where that method of yarding 

will be used. All other units will be yarded using ground based 

methods (cable or shovel). 

Harvest Treatments 

Silvicultural prescriptions include these unit cards plus the sale layout 

and marking guidelines that would be completed for each of the timber 

harvest units that are included in the Central Kupreanof Timber 

Harvest Area. Minor changes can be expected during implementation 

to better meet on-site resource management and protection objectives. 

Minor adjustments to unit boundaries are also likely during final 

layout for the purpose of improving logging system efficiency or for 

site conditions. 

All merchantable trees will be harvested. The objectives of this system 

are to create a fast-growing stand of trees to maximize wood fiber 

production, favorable timber sale harvest economics and logging 

feasibility. These stands would regenerate into a mostly single-aged 

stand. 

This system regenerates and maintains a stand with two age classes by 

removing trees in clumps or as individual trees. Reserves or clumps 

would be distributed somewhat evenly across the harvest unit or stand, 

and away from the unit boundary. The resulting stand may be twoaged or trend toward the uneven-aged condition as a consequence of 

both an extended period of regeneration establishment and retention of 

reserve trees that may represent one or more age classes. Two-aged 

management regimes can produce stands of greater structural diversity 

than even-aged management. These stands would not be reentered for 

harvest until the next rotation in approximately 100 years. 

This system regenerates and maintains a multi-aged structure by 

removing some trees in all size classes either singly, in small groups, 

or in strips. Uneven-aged management maintains or creates a stand 

with trees of three or more distinct age (size) classes, either intimately 

mixed or in small groups. This remaining structure provides wildlife 

habitat and reduces visual impacts. The next entry into these stands 

would be in approximately 75 years, when approximately 25 percent 

Even-aged 

Management, 

Clearcut 

Two-aged 

Management 

Uneven-aged 

Management 

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of the stand’s pre-harvest basal area would be removed in patches or in 

single trees. 

Stands proposed for this prescription would have approximately 50 

percent of the basal area of the trees remaining after harvest. This will 

regenerate and maintain a multi-aged structure by removing some trees 

in various size classes distributed across the stand. Trees to be 

harvested would be selected using a criterion such as species, diameter 

limits or spacing. A range of diameters, or everything above or below 

a certain diameter limit, may define the trees selected for harvest. 

Different diameters may be used for different species. The resulting 

stand may have small openings plus individual trees harvested 

throughout the stand. This will maintain or create a stand of three or 

more distinct size classes distributed throughout the stand, resulting in 

an uneven-aged stand. 

Resource Concerns and Responses 

In the Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest Area, most of the economic, 

wildlife, and watershed concerns are mitigated with the silvicultural 

system. Other resource concerns, such as soils, scenery, and fisheries, 

are mitigated by unit design and adherence to Forest Plan standards 

and guidelines and Best Management Practices (BMPs). 

Forest Plan Standards and Guidelines and BMP 12.6 direct the design 

of Riparian Management Areas (RMAs) associated with each stream 

in the Project Area. The Standards and Guidelines prohibit 

programmed commercial timber harvest in RMAs associated with all 

Class I, Class II, and most Class III streams, except for right-of-way 

clearing for road construction. 

RMAs vary in width from the edge of the stream channel according to 

process group (Table B-1) and stream value class (Table B-2). All 

Class I and Class II streams are protected from commercial timber 

harvest within a minimum horizontal distance of 100 feet from the 

bankfull margins. Depending on the channel type, RMA widths can be 

up to 140 feet wide on either side of some Class I, Class II, and Class 

III streams. RMAs adjacent to Class III streams are protected from 

commercial timber harvest, except along palustrine channel types. 

RMA widths on Class III streams are extended to the side-slope break 

(top of the V-notch). 

Unit card maps show the location of all streams within the unit, 

numbered for reference, and the associated RMAs. RMA widths for 

each Class I, Class II, and Class III stream are described in the unit 

card narratives. Streams were only mapped inside the unit and just 

outside the unit. The rest of the steam was mapped using aerial photos 

Single Tree 

Selection 

Riparian 

Management 

Areas 

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and contour lines to estimate the placement of the stream from the 

units to known streams. These sections are labeled as unknown 

connectors and are not shown as buffered. 

 

Log yarding practices are based on slope stability, soil disturbance, 

channel type, and stream class. Additional measures are taken to 

protect RMAs from possible disturbance associated with tree felling 

and yarding. Harvest activities near Class I, Class II, and Class III 

streams require that trees be felled away from the stream and that trees 

yarded across or along stream courses be fully suspended to minimize 

the exposure of mineral soil. Trees near Class IV streams are felled 

away from the stream whenever feasible and logging debris introduced 

into Class IV streams is removed. Class IV streams are treated as part 

of the hillside, under slope stability standards and guidelines. The 

objective is to minimize soil erosion, mass movement, and formation 

of new channels. 

Stream Protection Categories 

The following stream protection measures are required in all units with 

streams. See individual unit cards for stream categories. 

 Class I streams and Class II streams are marked with blue and white 

striped flagging, and will be protected by no-cut buffers designated by 

process group in Forest Plan Riparian Standards and Guidelines. No 

commercial timber will be removed from these buffers. Trees 

identified for harvest will be felled to avoid no-cut buffers. Prior to 

any operations within a buffer, a Stream course Protection Plan will be 

developed for that buffer (BMP 13.16). 

 Class III streams are marked with orange and white striped flagging. 

These stream courses will be protected by no-cut buffers within the vnotch. Class IV streams with unstable side-slopes may also be 

assigned Category B protection without buffers. The following are 

Category B protections: 

Category A 

Category B 

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Split yard and directionally fall trees away from Class III and IV 

streams without buffers (RIP2-II). Felled trees that inadvertently enter 

or cross stream courses shall not be bucked or limbed until clear of 

stream courses, unless limbing or bucking would reduce damage to the 

riparian vegetation or stream banks. Debris in Stream courses resulting 

from falling or yarding shall be removed immediately to a stable 

location above high water mark. Existing natural stable debris will be 

left undisturbed. When ground skidding systems are employed, logs 

will be end-lined out of riparian areas. Fully suspend logs where 

yarding is to be done across streams or the full length of a stream or 

drainage (BMP 13.16, RIP2-II). 

 Class IV streams and all other intermittent, ephemeral, and small 

perennial channels and V notches designated for soil and water quality 

protection are marked with green and white striped flagging and will 

be protected in the following manner: 

Where practicable, trees will be felled and yarded away from stream 

courses. The trees that cannot be felled away from stream courses will 

be felled to bridge the stream providing these trees will be yarded 

during the same operating season. Trees felled to bridge stream 

courses will be bucked, limbed, and topped clear of stream course and 

its banks. Debris which restrict natural water flow, adversely affect 

water quality or have potential for debris flow will be removed to a 

stable location above high water mark before the yarder leaves the unit 

or upon completion of seasonal logging activities in the unit, 

whichever comes first (BMP 13.16). 

Best Management Practices 

The following Best Management Practices (BMPs) would be applied 

in order to protect water quality in the project area as specified in the 

Forest Plan (pages C-1 to C-3). The BMPs are cited on the Unit Cards 

and Road Cards where appropriate. Not all BMPs apply to every 

situation. 

BMP 12.5 (Wetland Identification, Evaluation and Protection) – 

To identify wetland functions and value, and provide appropriate 

protection measures designed to avoid adverse hydrologic impacts. 

BMP 12.6 (Riparian Area Designation and Protection) – To 

identify riparian areas and their associated management activities. 

BMP 12.6a (Buffer Design and Layout) – To design streamside 

buffers to meet objectives defined during the implementation of BMP 

12.6. 

Category C 

Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS Appendix B ▪ 5
 

BMP 12.17 (Revegetation of Disturbed Areas) – To provide ground 

cover to minimize soil erosion. 

BMP 13.5 (Identification and Avoidance of Unstable Areas) – To 

avoid triggering mass movements and resultant erosion and 

sedimentation by excluding unstable areas from timber harvest. 

BMP 13.9 (Determining Guidelines for Yarding Operations) – To 

select appropriate yarding systems and guidelines for protecting soil 

and water resources. 

BMP 13.16 (Stream Channel Protection – Implementation and 

Enforcement) – To provide the site-specific stream protection 

prescriptions consistent with objectives identified under BMPs 12.6 

and 12.6a. Objectives may include the following: 

 Maintain the natural flow regime. 

 Provide for unobstructed passage of storm flows. 

 Maintain integrity of the riparian buffer to filter sediment and 

other pollutants. 

 Restore the natural course of any stream that has been diverted 

as soon as practicable. 

 Maintain natural channel integrity to protect aquatic habitat and 

other beneficial uses. 

 Prevent adverse changes to the natural stream temperature 

regime. 

BMP 14.1 (Transportation Planning) – To assure soil and water 

resources are considered in transportation planning activities. 

BMP 14.2 (Location of Transportation Facilities) – To assure water 

resources protection measures are considered when locating roads and 

trails. 

BMP 14.3 (Design of Transportation Facilities) – To incorporate 

site-specific soil and water resource protection measures into the 

design of roads and trails. 

BMP 14.5 (Road and Trail Erosion Control Plan) – Develop 

erosion control plans for road or trail projects to minimize or mitigate 

erosion sedimentation and resulting water quality degradation prior to 

the initiation of construction and maintenance activities. Ensure 

compliance through effective contract administration and timely 

implementation of erosion control measures. 

BMP 14.6 (Timing Restrictions for Construction Activities) – 

Minimize erosion potential by restricting the operating schedule and 

conducting operations during lower risk periods. 

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BMP 14.7 (Measures to Minimize Mass Failures) – Minimize the 

chance and extent of road-related mass failures, including landslides 

and embankment slumps. 

BMP 14.8 (Measures to Minimize Surface Erosion) – Minimize the 

erosion from cutslopes, fillslopes, and the road surface, and 

consequently reduce the risk of sediment production. 

BMP 14.9 (Drainage Control to Minimize Erosion and 

Sedimentation) – Minimize the erosive effects of concentrated water 

flows from transportation facilities and the resulting degradation of 

water quality through proper design and construction of drainage 

control systems. 

BMP 14.10 (Pioneer Road Construction) – Minimize sediment 

production associated with pioneer road construction. 

BMP 14.11 (Timely Erosion Control Measures for Incomplete 

Projects) – Minimize erosion of and sedimentation from disturbed 

ground on incomplete projects by completing erosion control work 

prior to seasonal or extended shutdowns. 

BMP 14.12 (Control of Excavation and Sidecast Material) – 

Minimize sedimentation from unconsolidated excavated and sidecast 

material caused by road construction, reconstruction, or maintenance. 

BMP 14.14 (Control of In-channel Operations) – Minimize stream 

channel disturbances and related sediment production. 

BMP 14.15 (Diversion of Flows Around Construction Sites) – 

Identify and implement diversion and de-watering requirements at 

construction sites to protect water quality and downstream uses. 

BMP 14.17 (Bridge and Culvert Design and Installation) – 

Minimize adverse impacts on water quality, stream courses, and 

fisheries resources from the installation of bridges, culverts, or other 

stream crossings. 

BMP 14.20 (Road Maintenance) – Maintain all roads in a manner 

which provides for soil and water resources protection by minimizing 

rutting, road prism failures, sidecasting, and blockage of drainage 

facilities. 

BMP 14.22 (Access and Travel Management) – Control access and 

manage road use to reduce the risk of erosion and sedimentation from 

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road surface disturbance especially during the higher risk periods 

associated with high runoff and spring thaw conditions. 

Process Groups and Channel Types 

The Tongass National Forest defines stream channel types according 

to the Channel Type User Guide (USDA Forest Service 1992), the 

foundation upon which aquatic habitat management prescriptions are 

developed. Channel types are defined within the context of fluvial 

process groups that describe the interrelationship between watershed 

runoff, landform relief, geology, and glacial or tidal influences on 

fluvial erosion and deposition processes. Individual channel type 

classifications are defined by physical attributes such as channel 

gradient, channel width, channel pattern, stream bank incision and 

containment. Table B-1 shows the Forest Plan codes used on the unit 

card narratives. See the Forest Plan, Figure D-1 (page D-4) for a visual 

representation of the typical distribution of channel process groups. 

Each unit card summarizes the protection for a particular unit. Only 

the channel types found in proposed timber harvest units are listed. 

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Table B-1. Channel Types in or adjacent to proposed harvest 

units 

Process Group Process Group 

Abbreviation 

Description 

Alluvial Fan AF Channels occurring 

on alluvial fan 

landforms 

Floodplain FP Low-gradient 

channels on broad 

flood plains 

High-gradient 

Contained 

HC High-gradient 

channels contained by 

steep valley walls 

Moderate-gradient 

Contained 

MC Moderate-gradient 

channels contained by 

steep valley walls 

Moderate-gradient, 

Mixed -control 

MM Moderate-gradient 

channels with some 

flood plain 

development 

Large Contained LC Low-gradient 

channels contained by 

steep valley walls 

Palustrine PA Very low-gradient, 

placid channels 

draining wetlands 

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Table B-2. Stream Value Classes 

Stream Value Class Criteria 

Class I Streams and lakes with 

anadromous or adfluvial fish or 

fish habitat; or high quality 

resident fish waters, or habitat 

above fish migration barriers 

known to be reasonable 

enhancement opportunities for 

anadromous fish. 

Class II Streams and lakes with resident 

fish or fish habitat and generally 

steep (6-25 percent or higher) 

gradient (can also include streams 

with a 0-6 percent gradient) where 

no anadromous fish occur, and 

otherwise not meeting Class I 

criteria. 

Class III Streams are perennial and 

intermittent streams that have no 

fish populations or fish habitat, 

but have sufficient flow or 

sediment and debris transport to 

directly influence downstream 

water quality or fish habitat 

capability. For streams less than 

30 percent gradient, special care 

is needed to determine if resident 

fish are present. 

Class IV Other intermittent, ephemeral, 

and small perennial channels with 

insufficient flow or sediment 

transport capabilities to have 

immediate influence on 

downstream water quality or fish 

habitat capability. Class IV 

streams do not have the 

characteristics of Class I, II or III 

streams and have a bankfull width 

of at least 0.3 meter (1 foot). 

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Unit Cards 
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 201 Unit Size (acres): 44 Alternatives: 2, 3 

Aerial Photo: 1098_91 VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): Alt. 2-318, 

Alt. 3-831 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Alt. 2: uneven-aged management, single tree selection (44 acres); 

Alt. 3: even-aged management, clearcut (44 acres). 

Logging Method/Transportation: Alt. 2: Helicopter / existing NFS road; Alt. 3: cable / new 

NFS road construction. 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1 and 2 are Class III, Channel Type HC5. 

 Stream 3 is Class IV, Channel Type HC5 

 Stream 4 is Class III, Channel Type HC0. 

 Streams 5, 6, and 7 are Class IV, Channel Type HC0. 

 Stream 8 is Class III, Channel Type HC6. 

 Stream 9 is Class II, Channel Type HC3. 

Response: Streams 1, 2, 4, and 8: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, 

directional felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 

13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 3 and 5-7: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 9: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 13.9, 13.16). 

 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Wetlands, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Heritage, 

Vegetation, Wildlife 

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Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 201

201
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 202 Unit Size (acres): 29 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1098_186 VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 486 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / New NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed

Concern: Stream 1 is Class IV, Channel Type HC0. 

 Stream 2 is Class III, Channel Type HC2/HC5. 

Response: Stream 1: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. 

Remove logging debris from stream (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 2: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: The entire unit is on forested wetland (BMP 12.5). Shovel yarding may cause 

rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 12.5, 13.2). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Heritage, Wildlife and 

Vegetation 

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Adjacent Proposed Unit

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Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 202
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 203 Unit Size (acres): 68 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1098-185 VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 883 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management clearcut and uneven-aged management, 

single tree selection. 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable (43 acres); helicopter (25 acres) / 

existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed

Concern: Streams 1 and 9 are Class II, Channel Type HC2 and HC5. 

Streams 2, 4, and 8 are Class III, Channel Type HC5. 

 Streams 3, 5, 6, and 7 are Class IV, Channel Type HC0. 

 Stream 10 is Class I, Channel Type MM2. 

Response: Streams 1 and 9: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of 

the v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 2, 4, and 8: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional 

felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16). 

Streams 3, 5, 6, and 7: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 10: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Sensitive plant, Wright filmy fern (Hymenophyllum wrightii), found in two 

places in unit. 

Response: One population may be partially protected by falling timber away from the 

Class IV stream. 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Wetlands, Recreation, Heritage, Vegetation, Wildlife 

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Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 203
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 203 Unit Size (acres): 43 Alternative: 4

Aerial Photo: 1098-185 VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 784 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed

Concern: Streams 1 and 4 are Class II, Channel Type HC2 and HC5. 

Streams 2 and 5 are Class III, Channel Type HC5. 

Stream 3 is Class IV, Channel Type HC0. 

Stream 6 is Class I, Channel Type MM2. 

Response: Streams 1 and 4: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of 

the v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 2 and 5: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional 

felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16). 

Stream 3: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. 

Remove logging debris from stream (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 6: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Sensitive plant, Wright filmy fern (Hymenophyllum wrightii), found in two 

places in unit. 

Response: One population may be partially protected by falling timber away from the 

Class IV stream. 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Wetlands, Recreation, Vegetation, Wildlife, Heritage 

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Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 4 Unit 203
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 204 Unit Size (acres): 47 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: 1598-51 VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 883 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road, temporary road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

No Concerns: Watershed, Fisheries, Scenery, Soils, Karst, Wetlands, Recreation, 

Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, Heritage 

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1989

1989

1989

204

6 3 3 6

6 3 2 6

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 204
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative

Unit # 205 Unit Size (acres): 78 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1598-51 VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 1,401 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable / existing NFS road, new NFS road construction, 

temporary road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class I, Channel Type FP3 and MM2. 

Stream 2 is Class III, MM1 in lower section, HC2 in middle section, and HC5 above the 

confluence with Stream 3. 

 Streams 3, 10, and 11 are Class IV, Channel Type HC0. 

 Streams 4 and 7 are Class II, Channel Type HC2. 

Streams 5 and 9 are Class III, Channel Type HC2. 

Streams 6, 13, and 14 are Class IV, Channel Type HC5. 

 Stream 8 is Class IV, Channel Type HC2. 

Stream 12 is Class II, Channel Type MM1. 

Response: Stream 1 (FP3): No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian vegetation or 

soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 1(MM2), 2 (MM1), and 12: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, 

riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. (BMPs 

12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 2 (HC) 5, and 9: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 4 and 7: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the v-notch, 

whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

Streams 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 12: No timber harvest within the greatest of the 100-year flood plain, riparian vegetation 

or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet of channel. (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 

13.16). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Two populations of sensitive plant, Wright filmy fern (Hymenophyllum wrightii), found in unit. 

Response: No protection measures proposed. 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 6 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). Shovel yarding 

may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing strength on the 

higher areas of the unit. (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Recreation, Heritage, Vegetation, Wildlife 

22 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
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?

?

1

2

3

4

5

7

8

10 12

13

14

11

6

9

1989

1989

204

206

6 3 2 6

6 3 3 6

4 5 8 8 5 4 5 8 8 5

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 205

205
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 205 Unit Size (acres): 34 Alternative: 4

Aerial Photo: 1598-51 VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 608 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class I, Channel Type FP3 and MM2. 

Stream 2 is Class III, MM1 in lower section, HC2 in middle section. 

Streams 3 and 5 are Class II, Channel Type HC2. 

Stream 6 is Class IV, Channel Type HC2. 

Streams 4 and 7 are Class III, Channel Type HC2. 

 Stream 8 Class IV, Channel Type HC0. 

Stream 9 is Class II, Channel Type MM1. 

Stream 10 is Class IV, Channel Type HC5. 

Response: Stream 1 (FP3): No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian vegetation or 

soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 1(MM2), 2 (MM1), and 12: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, 

riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. (BMPs 

12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 2 (HC) 5, and 9: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 4 and 7: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the v-notch, 

whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

Streams 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 12: No timber harvest within the greatest of the 100-year flood plain, riparian vegetation 

or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet of channel. (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 

13.16). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Sensitive plant, Wright filmy fern (Hymenophyllum wrightii), found in unit. 

Response: No protection measures proposed. 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 6 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). Shovel yarding 

may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing strength on the 

higher areas of the unit. (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Recreation, Heritage, Vegetation, Wildlife 

24 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
?

?

1

2

4

3

5

6

7

8

9

10

1989

1989

205

6 3 2 6

6 3 3 6

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 4 Unit 205
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 206 Unit Size (acres): 84 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1198-96, 1198-94 VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 1,446 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable / existing NFS road and new NFS road 

construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1-6 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 7 is Class IV HC5. 

 Stream 8 is Class I MM2/MC2. 

Response: Streams 1-7: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 8: (MM2) No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, 

riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from 

channel; (MC2) No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the 

v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Sensitive plant, Wright filmy fern (Hymenophyllum wrightii), found in unit. 

Two populations were found. 

Response: No protection measures proposed. 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 2 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit. (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Recreation, Heritage, Vegetation, Wildlife 

26 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
?

?

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1989 6 3 2 6 6 3 2 6

6 3 3 6

6 3 2 6 6 3 2 6

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 206

206
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 206 Unit Size (acres): 64 Alternative: 4

Aerial Photo: 1198-96, 1198-94 VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 1,101 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed

Concern: Streams 1-6 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 7 is Class IV HC5. 

 Stream 8 is Class I MM2/MC2. 

Response: Streams 1-7: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 8: (MM2) No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, 

riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from 

channel; (MC2) No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the 

v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Two populations of sensitive plant, Wright filmy fern (Hymenophyllum 

wrightii), found in unit. 

Response: No protection measures proposed. 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 2 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit. Do not operate shovel in non-forested 

areas (BMP 13.2, 13.9) 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Recreation, Wildlife, Heritage, Vegetation

28 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
?

?

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1989

206

6 3 2 6 6 3 2 6

6 3 3 6

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 4 Unit 206
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 207 Unit Size (acres): 100 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1098-185 VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 1,857 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable / existing NFS road and new NFS road 

construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: All Streams are Class IV HC0. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: In the area surveyed slopes were between 65% and 75%. 

Response: Partial suspension for area east of road to meet soil quality standards (BMP 

14.8). Use timing restrictions during harvest to protect soils in this area (BMP 

14.6). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 11 acres of harvest is proposed on forested and non-forested 

wetland (BMP12.5). Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing 

strength on poorly drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit. Do not operate shovel in non-forested 

areas (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Karst, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, Wildlife, 

Heritage 

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1999

1989

1989

1990

5

203

208

6 3 3 4 6 3 3 4

6 3 3 3

6 3 3 9 6 3 3 9

4 5 8 9 0

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 207

207
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 207 Unit Size (acres): 75 Alternatives: 4

Aerial Photo: 1098-185 VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 1,429 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: All Streams are Class IV HC0. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: In the area surveyed slopes were between 65% and 75%. 

Response: Partial suspension using timing restrictions during harvest for area east of road 

to meet soil quality standards (BMPs 14.6, 14.8). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 6 acres of harvest is proposed on forested and non-forested 

wetland (BMP12.5). Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing 

strength on poorly drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit. Do not operate shovel in non-forested 

areas (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Karst, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, Heritage, 

Wildlife 

32 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
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?

1989

1999

1990

1989

1990

203

208

207

6 3 3 4 6 3 3 4

6 3 3 3

6 3 3 3

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Old-growth Reserve

Riparian Management Area

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Lakes

Managed Stands

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Open NFS Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Road

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 4 Unit 207
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 208 Unit Size (acres): 67 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1098-183, 1098-184, 

1098-185 

VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 960 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut and uneven-aged management, 

single tree selection 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable (43 acres), helicopter (24 acres) /existing 

NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class III HC6. 

 Stream 2 is Class II HC1. 

 Streams 3, 4, and 7 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 5 is Class III HC5. 

 Stream 6 is Class II HC2. 

Response: Streams 1 and 5: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional 

felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16). 

Streams 2 and 6: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of 

the v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 12.6a). 

 Streams 3, 4, and 7: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Scenery 

Concern: Unit visible in the middleground distance from Big John Bay. 

Response: Unit meets the Low Scenic Integrity Objective. 

No Concerns: Soils, Recreation, Karst, Wetlands, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, Heritage, 

Wildlife 

34 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
1

2

5

6

7

4

3

1989

901

209

207

208

6 3 2 8

6 3 3 4

4 5 8 9 0

4 5 8 9 1

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 208
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative

Unit # 208 Unit Size (acres): 43 Alternative: 4

Aerial Photo: 1098-183, 1098-184, 

1098-185 

VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 788 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel, cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class III HC6. 

 Stream 2 is Class II HC1. 

 Streams 3, 4, and 7 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 5 is Class III HC5. 

 Stream 6 is Class II HC2. 

Response: Streams 1 and 5: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional 

felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16). 

Streams 2 and 6: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of 

the v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 12.6a). 

Streams 3, 4, and 7: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Scenery 

Concern: Unit visible in the middleground distance from Big John Bay. 

Response: Unit meets the Low Scenic Integrity Objective. 

No Concerns: Soils, Recreation, Karst, Wetlands, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, Wildlife, 

Heritage

36 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
5

6

7

4

3

2

1

1989

901

6 3 2 8

6 3 3 4

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 4 Unit 208

208
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 209 Unit Size (acres): 39 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: 1098-183 VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 635 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut with reserves (10% area 

retention) 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable / existing NFS road and temporary road 

construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class III HC6. 

 Streams 2, 3, and 4 are Class IV HC0. 

Response: Stream 1: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 2, 3, and 4: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Scenery 

Concern: Unit visible in the middleground distance from Big John Bay. 

Response: With 10 percent area retention unit meets the Low Scenic Integrity Objective. 

No Concerns: Soils, Recreation, Karst, Wetlands, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, Heritage, 

Vegetation 

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1

2

3

4

1989

1999

1990

1990

6

501

209

6 3 2 8

6 3 3 4

6 3 3 9

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 209
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 214 Unit Size (acres): 9 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: 1598-45 VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf):129 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class II HC2. 

 Stream 2 is Class II HC2 and MM1. 

 Stream 3 is Class II HC2 and Class III HC2. 

Response: Streams 1, 2, and 3 class II HC2 sections: No timber harvest within 100 feet of 

the stream or the top of the v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 13.9, 

13.16). 

 Stream 2 MM1 section: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, 

riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 3 class III HC2 section: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, 

directional felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 

13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 9 acres of harvest is proposed on forested and non-forested 

wetland (BMP12.5). Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing 

strength on poorly drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit. Do not operate shovel in non-forested 

areas (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, Wildlife, 

Heritage 

40 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
#*

2

3

1

1990

1990

1990

6 3 2 8

6 3 1 8

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 214

214
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 215 Unit Size (acres): 38 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1598-46 VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): 734 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / new NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: All streams are Class IV HC0. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 2 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, Wildlife, 

Heritage

42 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
1990

1990

1990

217

6 3 1 8

6 3 3 9 6 3 3 9

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 215

215
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 216 Unit Size (acres): 32 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1598-46 VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 256 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged management, single tree selection 

Logging Method/Transportation: Helicopter / existing NFS Road 6328 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class II HC3. 

Stream 2 Class IV HC5. 

Streams 3 and 4 are Class III HC5. 

Stream 5 is Class IV HC0. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 12.6a). 

Streams 2 and 5: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension 

or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 3 and 4: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional 

felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Steep slopes in northeast portion of unit. 

Response: No road construction. Unit will be helicopter yarded, using full suspension to 

meet soil quality standards (BMP 13.9). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Rare plant, Broad-leaved twayblade (Listera convallarioides), found in 

proposed road corridor to unit. 

Response: No road construction; unit will be helicopter yarded, population protected. 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, Heritage, Vegetation

44 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
#*

1

2

3

4

5

1990

1990

217

215

216

6 3 2 8

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 216
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 217 Unit Size (acres): 62 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1598-46 VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 403 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged management, single tree selection 

Logging Method/Transportation: Helicopter / new NFS road (Unit 215) 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class II HC3. 

Streams 2-6 are Class IV HC0. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 12.6a). 

Stream 2-6: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Identified new slides in unit between 800 and 1000 feet elevation in SW section 

of unit. 

Response: No road construction. Unit will be helicopter yarded using full suspension to 

meet soil quality standards (13.9). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Rare plant, Broad-leaved twayblade (Listera convallarioides), found just north 

of unit. 

Response: Timber will be felled into unit away from the plant population. 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, Vegetation, Heritage

 

46 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
#*

1

2

3

4

5

6

216

215 217

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 217
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 218 Unit Size (acres): 26 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1098-178 VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): 338 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut and uneven-aged management, 

single tree selection 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable (17 acres), helicopter (9 acres)/ 

reconstructed road and temporary road construction. 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class II HC2. 

 Stream 2 is Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 3 is Class IV HC3. 

 Streams 4 and 5 are Class IV HC2. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 12.6a). 

Streams 2-5: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: In northern section of the unit there are 60 to 100 foot cliffs. 

Response: Construct road as far into the unit as possible. Seed area after road construction 

to minimize erosion BMP 14.8). 

 

No Concerns: Scenery, Wetlands, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, 

Wildlife, Heritage 

48 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óó óó ó óó óó óó ó óó óó óó óó óó óó óó óó óó óó óóó óóó óóóó óóóó óóóóó óóóóóó

óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó

#*

1

2

3

4

5

1998

1998

4 5 8 1 0 4 5 8 1 0

4 5 8 1 0

4 5 8 1 0

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 218

218

218

7

219

6 3 1 5

6 3 1 5
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 219 Unit Size (acres): 48 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1098-178 VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): Alt. 2-

362, Alt. 3-653 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut and uneven-aged management, 

single tree selection. 

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable (25 acres), helicopter (23 acres) / Alt. 2: reconstruct 

NFS road 6315; Alt. 3: new NFS road construction, reconstruct NFS road 6315 and road 

45810. 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class III HC2. 

 Streams 2 and 3 are Class IV HC5. 

 Stream 4 is Class IV HC2. 

Stream 5 is Class III HC5. 

Stream 6 is Class IV MM0. 

Response: Streams 1 and 5: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional 

felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16). 

Streams 2-4 and 6: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Identified areas with 100 ft cliffs on southwest boundary of the unit and areas 

with slope gradients ranging from 76 to 105%. 

Response: Unit boundary was modified to avoid this area (BMP 13.5). No roads will be 

constructed in the western portion of the unit. Full suspension will be achieved 

by helicopter yarding in western portion and partial suspension will be achieved 

in the eastern portion to meet soil quality standards (BMP 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Wetlands, Karst, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Heritage, Wildlife, 

Vegetation 

50 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óó 

óóóóó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó

1

4

2 3

5

6

1998

218

218

219

4 5 8 1 0 4 5 8 1 0

4 5 8 1 0 4 5 8 1 0

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 219

Helicopter Harvest for

 Alternative 3 Only

Helicopter Harvest for Entire Unit

Alternative 2 Only
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 221 Unit Size (acres): 34 Alternative: 3 

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 565 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel/new NFS road construction, temporary road. 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams are Class IV HC0. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Heritage, 

Wildlife, Vegetation 

52 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó 

1998

221

6 3 1 4 S 6 3 1 4 S

4 5 8 1 0

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 221
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 222 Unit Size (acres): 19 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): Alt. 2-

122, Alt. 3-342 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Alt. 2: uneven-aged management, single tree selection, Alt 3: 

even-aged management, clearcut. 

Logging Method/Transportation: Alt. 2: helicopter (19 acres) / existing NFS road. Alt. 3: 

shovel and cable (19 acres) / new NFS road construction and temporary road construction. 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1, 2, and 4 are Class IV HC0. 

Stream 3 is Class III HC5 and HC6. 

Response: Streams 1, 2, and 4: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 3: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, 

Wildlife, Heritage

54 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóó óóóóóóóóó

1

2

3

4

2002

224

223

222

4 5 8 0 0 4 5 8 0 0

6 3 1 4 S 6 3 1 4 S

4 5 8 0 0

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 222
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 223 Unit Size (acres): 9 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): Alt.2 - 48, 

Alt.3 - 144 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Alt. 2: uneven-aged management, single tree selection, Alt 3: 

even-aged management, clearcut. 

Logging Method/Transportation: Alt. 2 helicopter (9 acres) / existing NFS road. Alt. 3: 

shovel and cable (9 acres) / new NFS road construction. 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream is Class III HC6. 

Response: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

56 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóó óóóóóóóóó

2002

224

222

223

6 3 1 4 S 6 3 1 4 S

4 5 8 0 0

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 223

Helicopter Harvest for

 Alternative 2 Only
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 224 Unit Size (acres): 32 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): Alt.2 - 

197, Alt.3 - 565 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Alt. 2: uneven-aged management, single tree selection; Alt 3: 

even-aged management, clearcut. 

Logging Method/Transportation: Alt. 2 helicopter (32 acres) / existing NFS road. Alt. 3: 

shovel and cable (32 acres) / new NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class III HC6. 

Streams 2 and 6 are Class III HC5. 

 Streams 3-5 are Class IV HC0. 

Response: Streams 1, 2, and 6: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional 

felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16). 

Streams 3-5: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 3 acres of harvest is proposed on forested and non-forested 

wetland (BMP12.5). Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing 

strength on poorly drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit. Do not operate shovel in non-forested 

areas (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, Vegetation, 

Heritage

58 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóó óóóóóóóóó

1

2

5

6

3 4

223

222

224

4 5 8 0 0

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 224
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 229 Unit Size (acres): 26 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): 451 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: All streams within the unit are Class IV HC0. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Unstable soils located uphill of originally proposed unit. 

Response: Unit boundary modified to avoid unstable soils (BMP 13.5). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Rare plant, Northern wild-licorice (Galium kamtschaticum), found in unit. 

Response: No protection measures proposed. 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 3 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Wetlands, Karst, Recreation, Wildlife, Vegetation, Heritage

60 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
#*

1998

1998

1998

4 5 8 0 8 4 5 8 0 8

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 229

229
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 230 Unit Size (acres): 9 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 109 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class IV HC0 

 Stream 2 is Class III HC5 

Response: Stream 1: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. 

Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 2: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Slopes above 72 percent were identified uphill of proposed unit. 

Response: Unit boundary modified to avoid this area (BMP 13.5). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 9 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, Wildlife, 

Heritage

 

62 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
?

!

1

2

1998

1998

231

230

4 5 8 0 8 4 5 8 0 8

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 230

Red-tail Hawk Nest Site

and 300ft Buffer
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 231 Unit Size (acres): 23 Alternatives 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: 1598-25 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 427 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class II MM1 and HC2. 

Response: Streams 2 and 3 are Class IV HC0. 

Stream 1 (MM1): No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, 

riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from 

channel. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 1 (HC2): No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of 

the v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

 Streams 2 and 3: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension 

or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Slopes near top of initial unit boundary exceed 72 percent. 

Response: Unit boundary modified to avoid steep slopes at the top of the unit to address 

stability concerns (BMP 13.5). To meet soil quality standards, use partial 

suspension above the road (BMP 13.9), apply BMP 13.11 (avoid work during 

high precipitation) and BMP 13.12 (leave sufficient ground cover to maximize 

erosion). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Sensitive plant, Wright filmy fern (Hymenophyllum wrightii), found in unit. 

Response: No protection measures proposed. 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 23 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Recreation, Karst, Vegetation, Heritage, Wildlife, Scenery

64 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
?

!

1

2

3

1998

1998

1998

230

231

4 5 8 0 8 4 5 8 0 8

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 231

Red-tail Hawk Nest Site

and 300ft Buffer
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 232 Unit Size (acres): 16 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1598-34 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 96 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged management, single tree selection 

Logging Method/Transportation: Helicopter / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class II MM1. 

 Stream 2 is Class I FP4. 

 Stream 3 is Class III HC5. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 2: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 3: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Wildlife 

Concern: IRI crew identified red tailed hawk nest at northern portion of unit. 

Response: Nest buffer applied. Nest activity being monitored. 

No Concerns: Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wetlands, Karst, Soils, Scenery, Heritage, 

Vegetation

66 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
?

!

1

2

3

1998

1998

233

231

232

4 5 8 0 8 4 5 8 0 8

4 5 8 0 8

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 232

Red-tail Hawk

Buffer 300ft 
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 233 Unit Size (acres): 16 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1598-34 VCU: 4380 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Volume (mbf): 99 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged management, single tree selection 

Logging Method/Transportation: Helicopter / reconstructed NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class I FP4. 

Streams 2-5 are Class IV HC0. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 2-5: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. 

Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wetlands, Karst, Scenery, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage, Soils 

 

68 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
1

3

4 5

2

1998

1998

1998

234

232

235

4 5 8 0 8

4 5 8 0 8 4 5 8 0 8

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 233

233
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative

Unit # 234 Unit Size (acres): 56 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 2398-15 VCU: 4380 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Volume (mbf): 372 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged management, single tree selection

Logging Method/Transportation: Helicopter / reconstructed NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: All streams in the unit are Class IV HC0. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wetlands, Karst, Heritage, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Soils 

70 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
233 235 236

234

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 234
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 235 Unit Size (acres): 37 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 2398-15 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): Alt.2 - 

225, Alt.3 - 641 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Alt. 2: Uneven-aged management, single tree selection; Alt. 3: Even-aged 

management, clearcut. 

Logging Method/Transportation: Alt. 2: Helicopter / reconstructed NFS road (37 acres), Alt. 3: cable (37 

acres) / new NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class I FP4. 

 Stream 2 is Class II HC3 and AF2. 

 Stream 3 is Class III HC0. 

 Streams 4 and 5 are Class IV HC0. 

Stream 6 is Class II HC2. 

Stream 7 is Class III HC5. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian vegetation or soils, 

riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 2 (HC3) and 6: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

 Stream 2 (AF2): No timber harvest within the greater distance of the active portion of the 

alluvial fan or 140 feet from the current channels. No more than 10% of the fan harvested in 30-

year period with the objective of leaving large trees within the stand for future recruitment. 

Streams 3 and 7: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 4 and 5: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard 

away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging 

debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: MMI-4 soils in eastern portion of unit. 

Response: Boundary modified to avoid MMI-4 soils (BMP 13.5) and partial suspension required above 

road to meet soil quality standards (BMP 13.9). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 18 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). Shovel yarding 

may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing strength on the 

higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Karst, Vegetation, Wildlife, Heritage, Scenery

72 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

1998

1998

236

234

239

233

4 5 8 0 8

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 235

235

Helicopter Harvest for

 Alternative 2 Only
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 236 Unit Size (acres): 15 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 2398-15 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 44 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged management, single tree selection

Logging Method/Transportation: Helicopter / new NFS road construction in Unit 235 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class I FP4. 

 Stream 2 is Class II HC3. 

 Streams 3 and 4 are Class IV HC0. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 2: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

 Streams 3-4: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 15 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Soils, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Karst, Heritage, Wildlife, Vegetation, 

Scenery 

74 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
1

2

3

4

1998

234

235

239

233 236

4 5 8 0 8 4 5 8 0 8

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 236
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 239 Unit Size (acres): 7 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 2398-15 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 40 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged management, single tree selection

Logging Method/Transportation: Helicopter / new NFS road construction in Unit 235 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Both streams in the unit are Class IV HC0. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 7 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Soils, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Karst, Wildlife, Heritage, Scenery, 

Vegetation 

76 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
235

236

239 4 5 8 0 8

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 239
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 241 Unit Size (acres): 37 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1598-36 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 602 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / new NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 8 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Watershed, Fisheries, Soils, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, 

Karst, Wildlife, Vegetation, Heritage 

78 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
243

241

4 5 8 9 2 4 5 8 9 2

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 241
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative

Unit # 243 Unit Size (acres): 33 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1598-17 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 602 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / new NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream is Class IV HC0. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Originally proposed road crosses steep slopes. 

Response: Road re-routed away from the steep slopes (BMP 14.2). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Wetlands, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, Heritage, 

Vegetation 

80 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
241

246

243

4 5 8 9 2 4 5 8 9 2

4 5 8 9 2 4 5 8 9 2

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 243
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 246 Unit Size (acres): 20 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 360 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / new NFS Road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Soils 

Concern: MMI-4 soils located along north edge of unit. 

Response: Unit boundary and proposed road location modified to avoid MMI-4 soils (BMP 

13.5). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Watershed, Fisheries, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wetlands, 

Karst, Wildlife, Vegetation, Heritage 

82 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
#*

248

243

246

4 5 8 9 2 4 5 8 9 2

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 246
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 248 Unit Size (acres): 45 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 820 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / new NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class III HC5. 

Stream 2 is Class III HC6. 

Response: Streams 1 and 2: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional 

felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wetlands, Karst, Heritage, 

Wildlife, Vegetation 

 

84 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
?

#*

1

2

246

249

254

248

4 5 8 9 2 4 5 8 9 2

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 248
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 249 Unit Size (acres): 11 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1298-102 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 60 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged management, single tree selection 

Logging Method/Transportation: Helicopter / new NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream is Class IV HC6. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Unit has slopes approaching 72 percent. 

Response: Helicopter yard / full suspension to meet soil quality standards (BMP 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Karst, Wetlands, Wildlife, Heritage, 

Vegetation 

86 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óó

óóóóóó

óó óó ó óóóóó óó óó óó óó óóó óóó ó óó óó óó óó óó óó

248

253

252

6 3 1 4 S

4 5 8 9 2 4 5 8 9 2

4 5 8 9 2 4 5 8 9 2

4 5 8 9 2 4 5 8 9 2

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 249

249
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 250 Unit Size (acres): 80 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1298-102 VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): 1,483 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable / existing NFS road and one temporary 

road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class II HC1. 

 Stream 2 is Class III HC6. 

 Streams 3-9 and 11 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 10 is Class III HC4. 

 Stream 12 is Class II MM2. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 2 and 10: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional 

felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16). 

Streams 3-9 and 11: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 12: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

88 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óó ó

óóóó

óó óó 

ó

óó óó óó óó óó óóóó óóóó óó ó

#*

1

2

3

5

6

7 9

10

11

12

4

8

252

253

6 3 1 4 S

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 250

250
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 250 Unit Size (acres): 41 Alternative: 4

Aerial Photo: 1298-102 VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): 780 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: shovel and cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1-5 and 7 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 6 is Class III HC4. 

 Stream 8 is Class II MM2. 

Response: Streams 1-5 and 7: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 6: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 8: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Heritage, 

Wildlife, Vegetation 

90 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óó ó

óóóóóó

óó óó 

ó óó óó óó óó óóó óó

#*

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

253

6 3 1 4 S

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 4 Unit 250

250
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 252 Unit Size (acres): 98 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1298-101 VCU: 4290 & 4380 Volume (mbf): 1,777 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable / new NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1, 5, and 6 are Class IV HC0. 

Stream 2 is Class III HC5. 

Streams 3 and 4 are Class IV HC5. 

Stream 7 is Class IV MM0. 

Stream 8 is Class II FP4. 

Response: Streams 1 and 3-7: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 2: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, 

full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 8: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Rare plant, Broad-leaved twayblade (Listera convallarioides), found by unit. 

Response: Portion of unit on northwest side was dropped. Falling timber into unit would 

avoid the population on the unit boundary. 

 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Recreation, Karst, Wetlands, Vegetation, Wildlife, Heritage 

92 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
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2

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4

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6

7

8

250

253

255

252

6 3 1 4 S 6 3 1 4 S

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0 330 660 1,320

Feet

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Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 252

4 5 8 9 4

4 5 8 9 4
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 253 Unit Size (acres): 28 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1298-102 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 530 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / temporary road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 2 is Class II HC2. 

Response: Stream 1: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. 

Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 2: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Karst, Wetlands, Wildlife, 

Heritage, Vegetation 

94 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
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1

2

3

252

250

249

254

253

6 3 1 4 S

4 5 8 9 2 4 5 8 9 2

4 5 8 9 3

4 5 8 9 4

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

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Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 253
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 253 Unit Size (acres): 10 Alternative: 4

Aerial Photo: 1298-102 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 201 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / temporary road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 2 is Class II HC2. 

Response: Stream 1: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. 

Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 2: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Wetlands, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, 

Heritage, Wildlife 

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1

2

250

2536 3 1 4 S 6 3 1 4 S

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 4 Unit 253
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 254 Unit Size (acres): 14 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1298-102 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 259 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / new NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class III HC2. 

 Streams 2 and 5 are Class IV HC0. 

 Streams 3 and 4 are Class IV HC2. 

 Stream 6 is Class III HC5. 

 Lake is Class II. 

Response: Streams 1 and 6: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional 

felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16). 

 Streams 2-5: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Lake: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the v-notch, 

whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

Resource Recreation 

Concern: Area east of unit is used as a hunting camp. 

Response: Camp is not under permit and would not be affected by logging the unit. 

 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Sensitive Plant, Davy mannagrass (Glyceria leptostachya), found east of unit. 

Response: Plant found at least 600 feet outside of unit. No protection measures necessary. 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Wetlands, Vegetation, Heritage, Wildlife 

98 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
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1

2

3

4

5

6

248

253

249

254

6 3 1 4 S 6 3 1 4 S

4 5 8 9 2 4 5 8 9 2

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 254
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 255 Unit Size (acres): 3 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1298-101 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 63 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing and proposed NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream is Class II MM1 

Response: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian vegetation or 

soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. (BMPs 12.6, 

12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 1 acre of harvest is proposed on forested and non forested 

wetland (BMP12.5). Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing 

strength on poorly drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Heritage, Wildlife, 

Vegetation 

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252

254

255

6 3 1 4 S 6 3 1 4 S

4 5 8 9 4

4 5 8 9 3

4 5 8 9 2 4 5 8 9 2

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 255
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 257 Unit Size (acres): 27 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1498-200 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 390 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / temporary road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1, 3, and 4 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 2 is Class III HC5. 

Response: Streams 1, 3, and 4: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 2: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Proposed temporary road is located on forested wetland and no alternative route 

exists. 

Response: Provide adequate cross drainage to maintain groundwater flow. Remove all 

structures and close the road after the unit has been harvested (BMP 14.9) (33 

CFR BMPs 4, 5, 6). 

Concern: The proposed unit is entirely on forested wetland (BMP12.5). Shovel yarding 

may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly drained organic 

soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, Vegetation, 

Heritage 

102 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
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2

3

4

258

257

4 5 8 0 3

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 257
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 258 Unit Size (acres): 54 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1498-200 VCU: 4380 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Volume (mbf): 693 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut and uneven-aged management, 

single tree selection 

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable (34 acres), helicopter (20 acres) / new NFS road 

construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1-5 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 6 is Class III HC5. 

 Stream 7 is Class I MM1. 

Response: Streams 1-5: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 6“B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 7: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16); (MC2) No timber harvest within 100 feet of 

the stream or the top of the v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 14 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Heritage, Wildlife, 

Vegetation 

104 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
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1

2 3

4

5

7

6

260

257

261

258

4 5 8 0 3

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 258
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative

Unit # 260 Unit Size (acres): 30 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1498-200 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 442 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut and uneven-aged management, 

single tree selection 

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable (23 acres) and helicopter (7 acres) / new NFS road 

construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream is Class IV HC0. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Originally proposed road to unit crosses MMI-4 soils. Steep slopes and cliffs 

present above upper portion of the unit. 

Response: Road has been re-routed along lower portion of unit (BMP 14.2) and helicopter 

yarding is proposed for upper portion of unit (BMP 13.9). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 3 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Karst, Vegetation, Wildlife, 

Heritage 

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258

261

262

260

4 5 8 0 3

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 260
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 261 Unit Size (acres): 46 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1498-201 VCU: 4380 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Volume (mbf): 697 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut and uneven-aged management, 

single tree selection

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable (31 acres) and Helicopter (15 acres) / new NFS 

Road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed

Concern: Streams 1, 3, 5, and 7 are Class III HC5. 

 Stream 2 is Class IV HC5. 

 Streams 4 and 6 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 8 is Class I MM2. 

Response: Streams 1, 3, 5, and 7: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, 

directional felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 

13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 2, 4, and 6: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 8: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: MMI-4 soils at northwest section of unit. Slopes are 80 percent and greater in 

this area with 100-150 foot cliffs. 

Response: A Soil Stability Investigation found the area beneath the MMI-4 soils to be 

well-benched and stable. However, to protect soil stability, helicopter yarding is 

proposed on the portion of unit that is on MMI-4 soils (BMP 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Wetlands, Karst, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

108 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

260

258

262

261

4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 0 3

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 261
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 262 Unit Size (acres): 9 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1098-200 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 53 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged management, single tree selection 

Logging Method/Transportation: Helicopter / new NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream below the unit is Class III HC5. 

Response: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

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263

264

260

262

4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 0 3

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 262
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 263 Unit Size (acres): 59 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1498-202 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 537 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut and uneven-aged management, 

single tree selection

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable (12 acres) and helicopter (47 acres) / new NFS 

Road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class III HC5. 

 Streams 2 and 3 are Class IV HC5. 

Response: Stream 1: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 2 and 3: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension 

or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Part of the southeastern section of the originally proposed unit was on MMI-4 

soils and the originally proposed road location ran parallel to MMI-4 soils. 

Response: Adjusted unit boundary to avoid MMI-4 soils (BMP 13.9). Road location 

moved downslope to the 500-foot contour and away from MMI-4 soils (BMP 

14.2). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Wetlands, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

112 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
1

2

3

264

265

262

263

4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 0 3

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 263
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 264 Unit Size (acres): 23 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1498-202 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 418 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / new NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1, 3, and 6 are Class IV HC5. 

 Streams 2, 5, 7, and 8 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 4 is Class III HC5. 

 Stream 9 is Class II HC3. 

Response: Streams 1-3 and 5-8: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 4: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 9: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: MMI-4 soils present in northwestern portion of unit with the originally proposed 

road location ran parallel to MMI-4 soils. 

Response: Adjusted unit boundary to avoid MMI-4 soils (BMP 13.9). Road location 

moved downslope to the 500-foot contour and away from MMI-4 soils (BMP 

14.2). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Wetlands, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

114 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
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2

3

4

5

7

8

9

6

263

262

264

4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 0 3

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 264

263
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 265 Unit Size (acres): 57 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1598-20 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 693 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut and uneven-aged management, 

single tree selection 

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable (27 acres) and helicopter (30 acres) / new NFS road 

construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1, 2, and 3 are Class IV HC0. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9,13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Steep slopes. 

Response: Partial suspension to meet soil quality standards (13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Wetlands, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

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1 2

3

2002

266

263

265

4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 0 3

4 5 8 9 5 4 5 8 9 5

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 265
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 266 Unit Size (acres): 22 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 377 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / new NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class IV HC0. 

 Streams 2 and 3 are Class III HC5. 

Response: Stream 1: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. 

Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 2 and 3: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional 

felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Cliff located along southeast unit boundary. Steep slopes. 

Response: Unit boundary modified to avoid cliff (BMP 13.5). Partial suspension to meet 

soil quality standards (13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Wetlands, Karst, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

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1

2

3

2002

265

268

267

266

4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 9 5 4 5 8 9 5

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Road

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 266
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 267 Unit Size (acres): 12 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1598-20 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 194 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / new NFS road construction, and temporary road 

construction. 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream is Class IV HC0. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9,13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, 

Heritage, Vegetation 

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óóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóó óóó óó óóó óóóó óóóó óóó ó

266

268

4 5 8 9 5 4 5 8 9 5

4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 0 3

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Road

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 267

267
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 268 Unit Size (acres): 27 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1598-20 VCU: 4380 Volume (mbf): 472 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / new NFS road and temporary road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class II HC3. 

 Stream 2 is Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 3 is Class III HC5. 

 Stream 4 is Class IV HC5. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

 Streams 2 and 4: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension 

or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 3: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9,13.16). 

Concern: Temporary road crosses a Class III stream. 

Response: Implement BMPs 12.17, 14.17, 14.5, 14.6, 14.8, 14.9, 14.12, 14.14, 14.15. 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Proposed road for accessing this unit crosses a small section of MMI-4 soil. 

Response: Road location modified to avoid MMI-4 soils (14.2). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Wetlands, Karst, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, 

Wildlife, Heritage 

122 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóó óóó óó óóó óóóó óóóó óóó ó

1

2

3

4

2002

266

267

268

4 5 8 9 5

4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 0 3

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Road

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 268
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 269 Unit Size (acres): 2 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1298-99 VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): 25 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class II MM0. 

 Stream 2 is Class II HC0. 

 Stream 3 is Class II and Class III HC2. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 2 and 3 (Class II): No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or 

the top of the v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

Streams 3 (Class III) and 4: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, 

directional felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 

13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, 

Wildlife, Heritage 

124 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óó óó óó óóó óó

óóó ó

óóóóóóóó óó ó óó óó óóó óóóóóóóó óó ó

2

3

1

270

6 3 1 4 S 6 3 1 4 S

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 269

269
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 270 Unit Size (acres): 90 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1298-98 VCU: 4360 Volume (mbf): 1,554 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable / existing NFS road and proposed NFS 

road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1, 2, and 7 are Class IV MM0. 

 Streams 3-6 and 8 are Class IV HC0. 

Response: All Streams: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9,13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

 

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óóóóóóóó óó óó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óó ó óóó óóóóóóóó óó ó

1

2

3

4 5

6

7 8

2000

2003

4 5 8 0 3

6 3 1 4 S 6 3 1 4 S

4 5 8 9 9 4 5 8 9 9

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Old-growth Reserve

Riparian Management Area

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Lakes

Managed Stands

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

# Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 270

270 270
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 271 Unit Size (acres): 22 Alternatives: 3, 4 

Aerial Photo: 1298-40 VCU: 4360 Volume (mbf): 432 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class I MM1. 

 Streams 2-4 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 5 is Class IV HC0/AF0. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within the greater distance of the 100-year flood 

plain, riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet 

of channel. (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 2-5: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Wetlands, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, 

Wildlife, Heritage 

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1

2

3

4

5

2003

271

6 3 1 4 S 6 3 1 4 S

4 5 8 0 6 4 5 8 0 6

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Old-growth Reserve

Riparian Management Area

Very Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Lakes

Managed Stands

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

Project Area Boundary

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3,4 Unit 271
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative

Unit # 272 Unit Size (acres): 34 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1298-40 VCU: 4360 Volume (mbf): 675 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / new NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1 and 4 is Class IV MM1. 

Streams 2 and 5 are Class IV HC0. 

Stream 3 is Class II/III HC2. 

Stream 6 is Class I FP3. 

Response: Streams 1, 2, 4, and 5: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 3 (Class II): No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top 

of the v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 3 (Class III): “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional 

felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16). 

Stream 6: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Wetlands, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, 

Heritage, Wildlife 

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1

2

4

5

6

3

273

272

4 5 8 0 5 4 5 8 0 5

4 5 8 0 5 4 5 8 0 5

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Road

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 272
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 273 Unit Size (acres): 43 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1298-40 VCU: 4360 Volume (mbf): 839 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / reconstructed NFS road and existing NFS road, new NFS 

and temporary road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1, 2, 4, and 6 are Class II HC2. 

Stream 3 is Class II MC1. 

Stream 5 is Class II AF1. 

Stream 7 is Class II HC5. 

Stream 8 is Class I MM1. 

Stream 9 is Class III HC6. 

Response: Streams 1- 4, 6, and 7: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 5: No timber harvest within the greater distance of the active portion of alluvial 

fan or 140 feet. No more than 10 percent harvest on the fan in a 30-year period. (BMP 

12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 8: No timber harvest within the greater distance of the 100-year flood plain, 

riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet of channel. 

(BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 9: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: The proposed temporary road is located on forested wetland and no alternative route 

exists. 

Response: Provide adequate cross drainage to maintain groundwater flow. Remove all structures and 

close the road after the unit has been harvested (BMP 14.9) (33 CFR BMPs 4, 5, 6). 

Concern: Approximately 5 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). Shovel 

yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing strength on the 

higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9).

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, Vegetation, Heritage 

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2

3

4

5

6 7

8

9

2003

2002

2002

2002

2002

272

273

4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 0 3

4 5 8 0 5 4 5 8 0 5

4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 0 3

4 5 8 9 7

4 5 8 0 5 4 5 8 0 5

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Old-growth Reserve

Riparian Management Area

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Lakes

Managed Stands

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

Project Area Boundary

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 273
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 273 Unit Size (acres): 37 Alternatives: 2, 4

Aerial Photo: 1298-40 VCU: 4360 Volume (mbf): 723 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel/ reconstructed NFS Road 45803 and existing road 

45805, and one temporary road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1, 2, 4, and 6 are Class II HC2. 

Stream 3 is Class II MC1. 

Stream 5 is Class II AF1. 

Stream 7 is Class II HC5. 

Stream 8 is Class I MM1. 

Stream 9 is Class III HC6. 

Response: Streams 1- 4, 6, and 7: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 5: No timber harvest within the greater distance of the active portion of alluvial 

fan or 140 feet. No more than 10 percent harvest on the fan in a 30-year period. (BMP 

12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 8: No timber harvest within the greater distance of the 100-year flood plain, 

riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet of channel. 

(BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 9: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: The proposed temporary road is located on forested wetland and no alternative route 

exists. 

Response: Provide adequate cross drainage to maintain groundwater flow. Remove all structures and 

close the road after the unit has been harvested (BMP 14.9) (33 CFR BMPs 4, 5, 6). 

Concern: Approximately 5 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). Shovel 

yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing strength on the 

higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, Wildlife, Heritage

134 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
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3

4

5

6 7

8

9

2003

2002

2002

2002

2002

273

4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 0 3

4 5 8 0 5 4 5 8 0 5

4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 0 3

4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 0 3

4 5 8 9 7

4 5 8 0 5 4 5 8 0 5

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Old-growth Reserve

Riparian Management Area

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Lakes

Managed Stands

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

Project Area Boundary

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,4 Unit 273
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 274 Unit Size (acres): 36 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1298-28 VCU: 4360 Volume (mbf): 539 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / new NFS and temporary road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concerns: Stream 1 is Class II HC2. 

Stream 2 is Class I MM1. 

Stream 3 is Class III HC1. 

Stream 4 is Class IV HC1. 

Stream 5 is Class II MC2. 

Response: Streams 1 and 5: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 2: No timber harvest within the greater distance of the 100-year flood plain, 

riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet of channel. 

(BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 3: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 4: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard 

away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Concern: Temporary road crosses Class II stream. 

Response: Stream crossing will be accomplished with a log stringer bridge to maintain fish passage 

and minimize stream channel disturbance. (BMPs 14.14, 14.17). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: The proposed temporary road is located on forested wetland and no alternative route 

exists. 

Response: Provide adequate cross drainage to maintain groundwater flow. Remove all structures 

and close the road after the unit has been harvested (BMP 14.9) (33 CFR BMPs 4, 5, 

6). 

Concern: Approximately 15 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). Shovel 

yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly drained organic 

soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing strength on 

the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, Vegetation, Heritage 

136 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óó óóóó óó óóóóóóóóóóó 

1

2

3

4

5

2002

2002

2002 2002

2002

2002

273 274

4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 0 3

4 5 8 9 7 4 5 8 9 7

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Road

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 274
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 275 Unit Size (acres): 42 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1198-217 VCU: 4360 Volume (mbf): 754 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / new NFS and temporary road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class II HC4. 

 Stream 2 is Class III HC0. 

 Stream 3 is Class I MC2 and MM1. 

 Stream 4 is Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 5 is Class I AF1. 

 Stream 6 Class II HC3. 

Response: Stream 1, 3 (MC2), and 6: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or 

the top of the v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 2: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 3 (MM1): No timber harvest within the greater distance of the 100-year 

flood plain, riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 

feet of channel. (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 4: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. 

Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 5: No timber harvest within the greater distance of the active portion of 

alluvial fan or 140 feet. No more than 10 percent harvest on the fan in a 30-year 

period. (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Proposed road between Units 275 and 276 is on MMI-4 soils. 

Response: Proposed road was re-located to a stable section of the v-notch at approximately 

300’ elevation where side slopes are less than 65 percent (14.2). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Karst, Wetlands, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, 

Heritage, Wildlife 

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2002

276

275

4 5 8 9 7 4 5 8 9 7

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

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Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Road

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 275
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 276 Unit Size (acres): 80 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1198-217 VCU: 4360 Volume (mbf): 1,497 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / new NFS and temporary road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class I FP4. 

 Streams 2 and 3 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 4 is Class I AF1 and Class II HC3. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 2-3: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 4 (AF1): No timber harvest within the greater distance of the active 

portion of alluvial fan or 140 feet. No more than 10 percent harvest on the fan in 

a 30-year period. (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 4 (HC2): No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of 

the v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMP 12.6, 13.9, 13.16). 

 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Proposed road between Units 275 and 276 is on MMI-4 soils. 

Response: Proposed road was re-located to a stable section of the v-notch at approximately 

300’ elevation where side slopes are less than 65 percent (14.2). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately12 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Heritage, Wildlife, 

Vegetation 

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1

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4

275

279

277

4 5 8 9 7 4 5 8 9 7

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

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Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Road

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 276

276
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative

Unit # 277 Unit Size (acres): 58 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1498-150 VCU: 4360 Volume (mbf): 1,030 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: cable and shovel / new NFS and temporary road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1 and 3 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 2 is Class II AF0. 

 Stream 4 is Class IV HC5. 

 Stream 5 is Class I FP4. 

Response: Streams 1, 3, and 4: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard 

away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging 

debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 2: No timber harvest within the greater distance of the active portion of alluvial fan or 

140 feet. No more than 10 percent harvest on the fan in a 30-year period. (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 

13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 5: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian vegetation or soils, 

riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Concern: Temporary road crosses Class II stream. 

Response: Stream crossing will be accomplished with a log stringer bridge to maintain fish passage and 

minimize stream channel disturbance. (BMPs 14.14, 14.17). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Old landslide near northwest corner of unit. 

Response: Partial suspension required in northwest corner of unit (BMP 13.9) Apply BMP 14.5 to avoid 

bank failures. Avoid road construction during heavy rains (BMP 14.6). Consider BMP 14.7 in 

regards to blasting and moving end haul to stable low gradient areas. Seed area to aid in soil 

aggregation and soil/root cohesion (BMP 14.8). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: The proposed temporary road is located on forested wetland and no alternative route exists. 

Response: Provide adequate cross drainage to maintain groundwater flow. Remove all structures and close 

the road after the unit has been harvested (BMP 14.9) (33 CFR BMPs 4, 5, 6). 

Concern: Approximately 21 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). Shovel yarding 

may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing strength on the 

higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, Vegetation, Heritage 

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3

4

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279

4 5 8 9 7 4 5 8 9 7

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

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Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Road

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 277

277
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative

Unit # 279 Unit Size (acres): 31 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1198-217 VCU: 4360 Volume (mbf): 599 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / new NFS construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class III HC6. 

 Streams 2 and 3 are Class IV HC0. 

Response: Stream 1: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 2-3: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 1 acre of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Avoid shovel yarding in this area (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Heritage, Wildlife, 

Vegetation 

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1

2

3

276

280

277

4 5 8 9 6

4 5 8 9 7 4 5 8 9 7

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Road

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 279

279
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 280 Unit Size (acres): 43 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4360 Volume (mbf): 764 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable and shovel / new NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1 and 3 are Class III HC6. 

 Stream 2 is Class II HC4. 

Response: Streams 1 and 3: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional 

felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16). 

Stream 2: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Originally proposed road planned to go through MMI-4 soils along southern 

boundary of the unit. 

Response: Road location modified (BMP 14.2). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Karst, Wetlands, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

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2002

2002

279

4 5 8 9 6

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Road

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 280

280
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 281 Unit Size (acres): 20 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1598-22 VCU: 4360 Volume (mbf): 410 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: cable / new NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1 and 2 are Class IV HC0. 

Stream 3 is Class III HC5 and HC2. 

Response: Streams 1-2: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 3: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Karst, Wetlands, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

148 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
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2

3

2002

2002

2002

2002

280

274

275

281

4 5 8 0 3 4 5 8 0 3

4 5 8 9 6

4 5 8 9 7

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Road

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 281
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 282 Unit Size (acres): 48 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1298-93 VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): 893 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: cable / existing NFS roads and new NFS road construction 

 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: All streams in the unit are Class IV HC0. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

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2002

282

6 3 1 4 S

4 5 8 9 8 4 5 8 9 8

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 282
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 282 Unit Size (acres): 21 Alternative: 4

Aerial Photo: 1298-93 VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): 397 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

No Concerns: Scenery, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Fisheries 

and Watershed, Vegetation, Wildlife, Heritage 

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2000

2002

2002

282

6 3 1 4 S

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 4 Unit 282
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 284 Unit Size (acres): 56 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1298-45 VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): 1,079 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1 and 3 are Class IV HC5. 

 Stream 2 is Class III HC2. 

Response: Streams 1 and 3: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension 

or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 2: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, 

full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, 

Heritage, Vegetation 

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3

2002

2002

2000

2002

2000

285

284

6 3 1 4 S

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 284
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 284 Unit Size (acres): 14 Alternative: 4

Aerial Photo: 1298-45 VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): 267 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class IV HC5. 

 Stream 2 is Class III HC2. 

Response: Stream 1: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. 

Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 2: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

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2

2002

2000

2002

2000

285

284

6 3 1 4 S

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 4 Unit 284
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 285 Unit Size (acres): 55 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: 1298-45 VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): 1,116 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: cable / existing NFS road and temporary road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Streams 1 and 6 are Class III HC5. 

 Streams 2 and 3 are Class III HC6. 

 Streams 4 and 5 are Class IV HC0. 

Response: Streams 1- 3, and 6: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 4-5: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, 

full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Central portion of originally proposed unit contains unstable soils between two 

large v-notches. 

Response: Central portion of unit dropped (BMP 13.5). Use partial suspension in eastern 

section of unit to meet soil quality standards (BMP 13.9). Apply BMP 13.11 

(scheduling and enforcement of erosion control measures during timber sale 

operations) to avoid working on steep slopes during heavy rains to minimize 

erosion. 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

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4

5

6

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2002

2003

2002

284

285

45915

6 3 1 4 S

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 285
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 285 Unit Size (acres): 22 Alternative: 4

Aerial Photo: 1298-45 VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): 439 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut

Logging Method/Transportation: cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class III HC5. 

 Stream 2 is Class III HC6. 

Response: Streams 1 and 2: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional 

felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: East portion of originally proposed unit contains unstable soils between two 

large v-notches. 

Response: The unit was modified to exclude these soils (BMP 13.5). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wetlands, Karst, Vegetation, 

Wildlife, Heritage 

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2

2002

284

285

6 3 1 4 S

4 5 9 1 5 4 5 9 1 5

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 4 Unit 285
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 286 Unit Size (acres): 32 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: 1298-23 VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): 256 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-Growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Uneven-aged management, single tree selection

Logging Method/Transportation: helicopter / NFS road reconstruction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Fisheries/Watershed 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 2 is Class III HC6. 

Response: Stream 1: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. 

Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 2: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Southwest portion of originally proposed unit on MMI-4 soils. 

Response: Unit boundary re-located to avoid MMI-4 soils (BMP 13.5). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

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2003

2003

2002

286

4 5 9 1 5 4 5 9 1 5

4 5 9 0 6 4 5 9 0 6

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Old-growth Reserve

Riparian Management Area

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Lakes

Managed Stands

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

Project Area Boundary

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 286
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 304 Unit Size (acres): 28 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 484 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class IV MM0. 

 Stream 2 is Class I MC2. 

Response: Stream 1: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. 

Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 2: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Wetlands, Karst, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

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1

2

1975

1976

1975

1975

1975

1975

6 0 4 0 6 0 4 0

6 3 1 4

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 304

304
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 305 Unit Size (acres): 41 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 631 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road and new NFS road 

construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class III/IV MM0. 

 Stream 2 is Class I MM1. 

 Stream 3 is Class IV MM0. 

 Stream 4 is Class IV MM1. 

Response: Stream 1 (Class III section): No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood 

plain, riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet 

from channel. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 1 (Class IV section), 3, and 4: “C” protection. Directional felling if 

feasible. Full suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum 

of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 

13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 2: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Found sensitive plant in unit – Wright Filmy Fern (Hymenophyllum wrightii)

 

Response: Plant is within stream riparian buffer so it would be protected. 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 12 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Soils, Karst, Wildlife, Vegetation, Heritage 

166 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
?

1

2

3

4

1976

1976

1976

6 0 4 0

4 5 8 8 8 4 5 8 8 8

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 305

305

305
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 305 Unit Size (acres): 13 Alternative: 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 191 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class IV MM1 

Response: Stream 1: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. 

Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 2 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Soils, Karst, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, Heritage, 

Wildlife 

168 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
?

1

1976

1976

1976

6 0 4 0

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 4 Unit 305

305
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 306 Unit Size (acres): 14 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 211 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

No Concerns: Watershed, Fisheries, Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, 

Wetlands, Karst, Heritage, Vegetation

170 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
1976

1993

1976

1980

306

6 0 4 0 6 0 4 0

6 0 4 1 6 0 4 1

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 306
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 307 Unit Size (acres): 22 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 366 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road 6040 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Streams 1 and 2 are Class IV HC5. 

Response: Streams 1 and 2: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension 

or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Two population of sensitive plant found in unit – Wright Filmy Fern 

(Hymenophyllum wrightii). 

Response: No protection measures proposed. 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, Heritage, Vegetation 

172 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
? ?

?

1 2

1993

1993

6 0 4 0

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 307

307
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 309 Unit Size (acres): 25 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 427 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class IV PA1. 

 Stream 2 is Class I FP3. 

 Stream 3 is Class IV HC1. 

Response: Streams 1 and 3: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension 

or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 2: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Karst 

Concern: 1.3 acres of karst located in unit. 

Response: Field reconnaissance found no signs of karst features (sink holes or caves); 

therefore the karst area is classified as low vulnerability and requires no special 

management (Forest Plan 2008, Standard and Guidelines, pg 4-23). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 8 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Heritage, Wildlife, 

Vegetation 

 

174 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóóóóó óó óó óó óóóóóó óóóóóóóóóó óó óóó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó

?

2

1

3

1980

1979

1979

310

312

6 3 1 4

6 3 2 6

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 309

309
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 310 Unit Size (acres): 39 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 643 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road and temporary road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class I FP3. 

 Streams 2 and 5 are Class IV MM1. 

 Stream 3 and 4 are Class II MM1. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian vegetation 

or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 

13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 2 and 5: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. 

Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 3 and 4: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. (BMPs 

12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Found sensitive plant in unit – Wright Filmy Fern (Hymenophyllum wrightii). 

Response: No protection measures proposed. 

Resource Karst 

Concern: 2.5 acres of karst located in unit. 

Response: Field reconnaissance found no signs of karst features (sink holes or caves); therefore 

the karst area is classified as low vulnerability and requires no special management 

(Forest Plan 2008, Standard and Guidelines, pg 4-23). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: The proposed temporary road is located on forested wetland and no alternative route 

exists. 

Response: Provide adequate cross drainage to maintain groundwater flow. Remove all structures 

and close the road after the unit has been harvested (BMP 14.9) (33 CFR BMPs 4, 5, 

6). 

Concern: Approximately 21 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). Shovel 

yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly drained organic 

soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9).

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Soils, Wildlife, Vegetation, Heritage 

176 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
ó 

óóóóóóóóóóóóó óó óó óó óóóóóó óóóóóóóóóó óó óóó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó

?

1

4

3

2 5

1980

1979

309 1979

312

310

6 3 1 4

6 3 2 6

4 5 0 0 1 4 5 0 0 1

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 310
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 310 Unit Size (acres): 14 Alternative: 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 217 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road, and temporary road 

construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class I FP3. 

 Stream 2 is Class IV MM1. 

 Stream 3 is Class II MM1. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 2: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. 

Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 3: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian vegetation 

or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. (BMPs 12.6, 

12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Karst 

Concern: 2.5 acres of karst located in unit. 

Response: Field reconnaissance found no signs of karst features (sink holes or caves); 

therefore the karst area is classified as low vulnerability and requires no special 

management (Forest Plan 2008, Standard and Guidelines, pg 4-23). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: The proposed temporary road is located on forested wetland and no alternative 

route exists. 

Response: Provide adequate cross drainage to maintain groundwater flow. Remove all 

structures and close the road after the unit has been harvested (BMP 14.9) (33 

CFR BMPs 4, 5, 6). 

Concern: Approximately 8 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Soils, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, Wildlife, Heritage 

178 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óó óó óó óó ó 

óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó

?

1

2

3

1980

1979

1979

1986

310

6 3 1 4

6 3 2 6

4 5 0 0 1 4 5 0 0 1

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 4 Unit 310
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 312 Unit Size (acres): 14 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 252 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Streams are Class IV HC0. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Karst 

Concern: 8.3 acres of karst located in unit. 

Response: Field reconnaissance found no signs of karst features (sink holes or caves); 

therefore the karst area is classified as low vulnerability and requires no special 

management (Forest Plan 2008, Standard and Guidelines, pg 4-23). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Wetlands, Heritage, Wildlife, 

Vegetation 

180 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óó óó óó óó ó óóóóóóóóóó óó óó ó óóóóóóóóóóóóó óó óó óó óóóóó óóóóóóóóóóóó 

óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó

1979

1979

1980

1986

1986

1980

310

309

313

312

6 3 1 4

6 3 2 6 6 3 2 6

4 5 0 0 1 4 5 0 0 1

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 312
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 313 Unit Size (acres): 39 Alternatives: 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 624 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road and temporary road 

construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class III HC3. 

 Stream 2 is Class IV HC2. 

 Streams 3 and 4 are Class IV HC1. 

Response: Stream 1: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 2-4: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

182 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óó óó óó óó ó 

óó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó

óóóóóóóóóó óó óó ó

1

2

3

4

1980

1980

1980

1980

1986

1980

314

905

312

6 3 1 4

4 5 0 0 1

4 5 8 8 6 4 5 8 8 6

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Old-growth Reserve

Riparian Management Area

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Lakes

Managed Stands

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

Project Area Boundary

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3,4 Unit 313

313
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 313 Unit Size (acres): 33 Alternative: 2

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 527 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road and temporary road 

construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class III HC3. 

 Stream 2 is Class IV HC2. 

 Stream 3 is Class IV HC1. 

Response: Stream 1: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 2-3: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, 

Heritage, Vegetation 

184 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óó óó óó óó ó óóóóóóóóóóó óó óó

1

2

3

1980

1980

1980

1980

1986

1980

314

312

6 3 1 4

4 5 0 0 1

4 5 8 8 6 4 5 8 8 6

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Old-growth Reserve

Riparian Management Area

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Lakes

Managed Stands

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

Project Area Boundary

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2 Unit 313

313
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 314 Unit Size (acres): 97 Alternative: 2

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 1,566 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road and temporary road 

construction, and new NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is a Class I MM1. 

 Stream 2 is a Class IV MM1. 

 Stream 3 is a Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 4 is a Class IV PA1. 

 Stream 5 is a Class I FP3. 

 Stream 6 is a Class I MM1. 

Response: Streams 1 and 6: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. (BMPs 

12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 2, 3, and 4: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 5: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Found sensitive plant between units 314 and 315 – Wright Filmy Fern 

(Hymenophyllum wrightii). 

Response: Plant is protected within a stream riparian buffer. 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, Heritage, Vegetation 

186 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó 

óóóó óó ó óó óó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóó óó óó ó

?

2

3

4

5

6

1980 1

1980

1980

315

315

6 3 1 4

4 5 0 0 1 4 5 0 0 1

6 3 2 9 6 3 2 9

4 5 8 8 6 4 5 8 8 6

4 5 8 8 7 4 5 8 8 7

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Old-growth Reserve

Riparian Management Area

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Lakes

Managed Stands

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

Project Area Boundary

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

? Sensitive Plants

# Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2 Unit 314

314
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 314 Unit Size (acres): 100 Alternative: 3

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 1,862 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth

Silvicultural Prescription: Two-aged management, clearcut with 20% area retention 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road, new NFS road, and temporary road 

construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is a Class II HC2. 

 Stream 2 is a Class IV HC2. 

 Stream 3 is a Class I MM1. 

 Stream 4 is a Class IV MM1. 

 Stream 5 is a Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 6 is a Class IV PA1. 

 Stream 7 is a Class I FP3. 

 Stream 8 is a Class I MM1. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the v-notch, whichever is 

greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

Streams 2 and 4-6: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard 

away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove logging 

debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 3 and 8: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian vegetation or 

soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 

13.16). 

Stream 7: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian vegetation or soils, 

riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Found sensitive plant between units 314 and 315 – Wright Filmy Fern 

(Hymenophyllum wrightii). 

Response: Plant is protected within stream riparian buffer.

Resource Vegetation 

Concern: Opening size is larger than 100 acres. 

Response: Change to two-aged management silviculture system and retain 20 percent of the basal area to 

eliminate acreage size limitation.

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Vegetation, Wildlife, Heritage

188 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó 

óóóó óó ó óó óó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóó óó óó ó

?

1

3

5

6

7

8

4

2

1980

1980

1980

315

905

315

313

314

6 3 1 4

4 5 0 0 1 4 5 0 0 1

6 3 2 9 6 3 2 9

4 5 8 8 6 4 5 8 8 6

4 5 8 8 7 4 5 8 8 7

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Old-growth Reserve

Riparian Management Area

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Lakes

Managed Stands

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

Project Area Boundary

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3 Unit 314
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 314 Unit Size (acres): 22 Alternative: 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 296 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: shovel / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is a Class II HC2 

 Stream 2 is a Class IV HC2 

 Stream 3 is a Class I MM1 

 Stream 4 is a Class IV MM1 

 Stream 5 is a Class I MM1 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

 Streams 2 and 4: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension 

or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 3 and 5: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, 

riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from 

channel. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

. 

 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Vegetation, 

Heritage, Wildlife 

190 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óó óó óó óó ó 

óóóó óóóó óóóó óóóó

óóóóóóóóóó óó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóó óó óó óó

?

2

1

3

4

5

1980

1980

1980

1980

905

313

314

6 3 3 0 6 3 3 0

6 3 1 4

6 3 2 9 6 3 2 9

6 3 2 8

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 4 Unit 314
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 315 Unit Size (acres): 33 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): Alt 2 is 

288; Alt 3 is 576 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Alternative 2 Two-aged management, clearcut with reserves (50% 

area retention); Alternative 3: Even aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road, new NFS road, and temporary 

road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Streams 1 and 2 are Class I MM1. 

 Stream 3 is Class III MM0. 

 Stream 4 is Class IV MM0. 

 Streams 5 and 6 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 7 is Class I FP3 and MM1. 

Response: Streams 1, 2, 3, and MM1 portion of 7: No timber harvest within the greatest of 

the flood plain, riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 

120 feet from channel. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 4, 5, and 6: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 7: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 130 feet of channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Concern: Temporary road crosses Class II stream. 

Response: Stream crossing will be accomplished with a log stringer bridge to maintain fish 

passage and minimize stream channel disturbance. (BMPs 14.14, 14.17). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Wetlands, Karst,Heritage, 

Vegetation, Wildlife 

192 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó 

óóóó óóó óóóó óóó óó óóóóóóóóóó óó óóóóóó

?

2

3

5

6 4

1

7

1980

1980

1980

1989

314

905

1

315

6 3 1 4

4 5 0 0 2 4 5 0 0 2

6 3 2 9 6 3 2 9

6 3 2 8 6 3 2 8

4 5 8 8 7

4 5 8 8 6 4 5 8 8 6

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 315
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 316 Unit Size (acres): 14 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 242 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream is Class IV HC0. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Karst, Wetlands, Heritage, 

Wildlife, Vegetation 

194 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóóóó óó ó

óóóó óóóó óóó óóó óó óóóóó

?

#*

1980

1980

1989

1989

6 3 1 4

6 3 2 8 6 3 2 8

6 3 2 7 6 3 2 7

6 3 2 9

6 3 3 2 6 3 3 2

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 316

1

1

316

317
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 317 Unit Size (acres): 10 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 162 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream is Class IV MM0 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Found rare plant near unit – Broad lipped twayblade (Listera convallarioides).

 

Response: Falling timber into unit will protect population. 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Heritage, 

Wildlife, Vegetation 

196 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóóóó 

óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óó óó

#*

1980

1980

1980

1980

316

1

317

6 3 2 7 6 3 2 7

6 3 3 2

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 317
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 318 Unit Size (acres): 47 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 833 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road and reconstructed NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Streams 1 and 3 are Class II HC3. 

 Stream 2 is Class IV HC1. 

 Stream 4 is Class IV HC3. 

Response: Streams 1 and 3: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of 

the v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

 Streams 2 and 4: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension 

or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Karst, Wetlands, Vegetation, 

Wildlife, Heritage 

198 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó 

1

2

3

4

1980

1980

1980

1979

1980

1979

904

6 3 3 0 6 3 3 0

6 3 2 6 6 3 2 6

6 3 2 6 6 3 2 6

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 318

318
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 320 Unit Size (acres): 27 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 363 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class II HC1. 

 Streams 2 and 3 are Class IV HC5. 

 Stream 4 is Class IV HC3. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

Streams 2, 3, and 4: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 7 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Karst, Wildlife, Heritage, 

Vegetation 

200 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
?

1

2

3 4 1976

1993

1993

307

320

6 0 4 0 6 0 4 0

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 320
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 501 Unit Size (acres): 44 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 793 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Streams 1 and 6 are Class III HC5. 

 Streams 2-5 and 7-11 are Class IV HC5. 

Response: Streams 1 and 6: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional 

felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 

13.16). 

 Streams 2-5 and 7-11: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Karst, Wetlands, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

 

202 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóóóóóó

2 1

3 4

5

7 6

8

9

10

11

1990

1999

1989

1990

6

209

502

207

6 3 3 9

6 3 3 4 6 3 3 4

6 3 2 8

4 5 8 9 0

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 501

501
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative

Unit # 502 Unit Size (acres): 66 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 1,275 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Streams 1, 2 and 4 are Class IV HC5. 

Stream 3 is Class III HC5. 

Response: Streams 1, 2, and 4: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 3: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Southwestern portion of originally proposed unit contained MMI-4 soils. 

Response: The unit boundary was modified to exclude these soils (BMP 13.5). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Karst, Wetlands, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage

204 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
1

2

3

4

1990

1990

501

6

502 6 3 3 9

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 502
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 900 Unit Size (acres): 37 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): 646 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / existing NFS road and reconstructed NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Streams 1, 2, 3, and 4 are Class IV HC5. 

 Stream 5 is Class I MM1. 

Response: Streams 1, 2, 3, and 4: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

 Stream 5: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Found rare plant in unit – Broad leaved twayblade (Listera convallarioides). 

Response: No protection measures proposed. 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Portions of unit along northwestern and western boundary exceed 72 percent 

slope. 

Response: A Soil Stability Investigation found the area to be suitable forest land. Use 

partial suspension along northwestern and western boundary to meet soil 

stability requirements (BMP 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, Vegetation, Heritage 

206 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
#*

3

1

4

5

2

1998

2002

1990 900

4 5 8 0 8

6 3 2 8 6 3 2 8

4 5 8 0 7 4 5 8 0 7

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 900
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 901 Unit Size (acres): 123 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 1,593 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut with reserves (10% area retention) (77 

acres); unveven-aged management, single tree selection (46 acres) 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable (77 acres), helicopter (46 acres)/ existing NFS 

road, new NFS road and temporary road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Streams 1 and 3-6 are Class IV HC5. 

 Stream 2 is Class IV HC6. 

 Stream 7 is Class III HC6. 

 Stream 8 is Class II HC1. 

Response: Streams 1-6: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard 

away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 7: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 8: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the v-notch, 

whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

Resource Scenery 

Concern: Unit visible in the middleground distance from Big John Bay. 

Response: With 10 percent area retention in the even-aged management portion of the unit and 60 

percnt basal area retention in the uneven-aged management portion of the unit the unit 

meets Low Scenic Integrity Objective. 

Resource Soils 

Concern: MMI-4 soils in the northwestern portion of unit. 

Response: Soil Stability Investigation Report prescribes partial suspension in the MMI-4 portion 

of the unit. Area is proposed as full suspension (helicopter) which exceeds the partial 

suspension requirement (13.9). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 3 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). Shovel 

yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly drained organic 

soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing strength on 

the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No concerns: Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Karst, Wildlife, Vegetation, Heritage 

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1

2 3

4

5

6

7

8

1989

1989

208

6 3 2 8 6 3 2 8

4 5 8 9 1

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 901

901
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 901 Unit Size (acres): 26 Alternative: 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 445 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut with reserves 

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable and shovel / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Streams 1 and 3 are Class IV HC5. 

 Stream 2 is Class IV HC6. 

 Stream 4 is Class III HC6. 

 Stream 5 is Class II HC1. 

Response: Streams 1-3: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or 

split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is 

required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 4: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 5: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

Resource Scenery 

Concern: Unit visible in the middleground distance from Big John Bay. 

Response: Unit meets Low Scenic Integrity Objective. 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 3 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No concerns: Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Karst, Wildlife, Vegetation, Heritage, Soils

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1 2

3

4

5

1989

1989

208

901

901

6 3 2 8 6 3 2 8

6 3 3 4 6 3 3 4

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Old-growth Reserve

Riparian Management Area

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Lakes

Managed Stands

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Open NFS Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Road

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 4 Unit 901
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 903 Unit Size (acres): 69 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 1,175 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable / existing NFS road and new NFS road 

construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Streams 1 and 3 are Class IV HC5. 

 Streams 2 and 4 are Class IV HC2. 

 Streams 5, 7, 9, and 10 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 6 is Class III HC6. 

 Stream 8 is Class IV HC6. 

Response: Streams 1-5 and 7-10: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 6: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Found two populations of sensitive plant in unit – Wright Filmy Fern 

(Hymenophyllum wrightii). 

Response: No protection measures proposed. 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, Vegetation, Heritage 

212 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
?

?

1

2

3

4

6

7

8

9

10

5

1993

1993

903

6 0 4 0

6 0 4 0 6 0 4 0

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 903
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 903 Unit Size (acres): 25 Alternative: 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 412 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class IV HC5. 

 Stream 2 is Class IV HC2. 

 Streams 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 are Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 4 is Class III HC6. 

 Stream 6 is Class IV HC6. 

Response: Streams 1-3 and 5-9: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 4: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Found sensitive plant in unit – Wright Filmy Fern (Hymenophyllum wrightii). 

Two populations found. 

Response: No protection measures proposed. 

No Concerns: Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, Heritage, Vegetation

214 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
?

?

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

1993

1993

903

6 0 4 0

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 4 Unit 903
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 904 Unit Size (acres): 12 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 245 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class I HC3. 

 Stream 2 is Class II MM1. 

Response: Stream 1: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

Stream 2: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, riparian 

vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from channel. 

(BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage

216 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
1

2

1980

1980

1980

318

904

6 3 3 0 6 3 3 0

6 3 2 6 6 3 2 6

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 904
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 905 Unit Size (acres): 77 Alternatives: 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 & 4271 Volume (mbf): 1,361 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production & Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / reconstructed NFS road and temporary road 

construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream is Class IV HC1. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Scenery 

Concern: Unit visible in the middleground distance from Big John Bay. 

Response: Unit meets Low Scenic Integrity Objectives. 

No Concerns: Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, Heritage, 

Vegetation

218 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó 

óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó 

óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóó óó óó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóó

1980

1980 1980

314

315

313

905

6 3 3 0

6 3 1 4

6 3 2 9 6 3 2 9

4 5 8 8 6 4 5 8 8 6

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Old-growth Reserve

Riparian Management Area

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Lakes

Managed Stands

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

Project Area Boundary

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 3,4 Unit 905
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 1 Unit Size (acres): 77 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 1,473 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / temporary road construction, existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Streams 1 and 2 are Class II HC2. 

 Stream 3 is Class I and II MM1. 

 Stream 4 is Class I MM1. 

 Stream 5 is Class III HC2. 

 Stream 6 is Class IV HC2. 

Response: Streams 1 and 2: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of 

the v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

Streams 3 and 4: No timber harvest within the greatest of the 100-year flood 

plain, riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet 

of channel. (BMP 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 5: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Stream 4: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of the vnotch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

Stream 6: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split 

yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. 

Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Found sensitive plant in unit – Wright Filmy Fern (Hymenophyllum wrightii).

 

Response: No protection measures proposed 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Soils, Karst, Wildlife, Vegetation, Heritage 

220 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóóóó óó ó

?

1

2 3

5

6

4

1989

1989

1980

1980

1989

316

2

1

1

6 3 2 8 6 3 2 8

6 3 1 4

6 3 2 7 6 3 2 7

6 3 3 7

6 3 3 2 6 3 3 2

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 1
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative

Unit # 2 Unit Size (acres): 16 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4271 Volume (mbf): 203 

Land Use Designation: Modified Landscape 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class I MM1 and Class II HC2. 

 Stream 2 is Class IV MM1. 

 Stream 3 is Class IV HC1. 

 Stream 4 is Class II MM1. 

 Stream 5 is Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 6 is Class II HC2 below the road and Class IV HC2 above the road. 

Response: Streams 1 (MM1 section) and 4: No timber harvest within the greatest of the 

flood plain, riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 

feet from channel. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 2, 3, 5, and 6 (above the road): “C” protection. Directional felling if 

feasible. Full suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum 

of partial suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 

13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 1 (HC2) and 6: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the 

top of the v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

Resource Wetlands 

Concern: Approximately 16 acres of harvest is proposed on forested wetland (BMP12.5). 

Shovel yarding may cause rutting due to lack of bearing strength on poorly 

drained organic soils. 

Response: Operate shovel on puncheon or slash mattress to provide adequate bearing 

strength on the higher areas of the unit (BMP 13.2, 13.9). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

222 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó

1

4

5

6

3

2

1989

1980

1989

1989

6 3 2 8

6 3 3 2

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 2

2
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 3 Unit Size (acres): 22 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 382 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel / existing NFS road, and proposed temporary and 

NFS road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class I MM1. 

 Stream 2 is Class IV HC0. 

 Stream 3 is Class II MM0. 

 Streams 4 and 5 are Class II HC2. 

 Stream 6 is Class IV HC1. 

 Stream 7 is Class IV HC2. 

 Stream 8 is Class IV HC5. 

 Stream 9 is Class IV MM0. 

 Stream 10 is Class I MM2. 

Response: Streams 1, 3, and 10: No timber harvest within the greatest of the flood plain, 

riparian vegetation or soils, riparian associated wetland fens, or 120 feet from 

channel. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a, 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 2 and 6-9: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 4 and 5: No timber harvest within 100 feet of the stream or the top of 

the v-notch, whichever is greater. (BMPs 12.6, 12.6a). 

 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Found sensitive plant in unit – Wright Filmy Fern (Hymenophyllum wrightii).

 

Response: May be partially protected with timber falling away from the riparian buffer. 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, Vegetation, Heritage 

224 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóó óó ó óó óó óóóóóóóóó óó óó óó ó óó óó óó

?

1

2

3

4

5

7

9

10

8 6

1989

1989

1980

1989

6 3 2 6 6 3 2 6

6 3 3 3

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 3

3

3

3

3
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 5 Unit Size (acres): 77 Alternatives: 2, 3

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 1,254 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut; uneven-aged management, 

single tree selection 

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable (59 acres), helicopter (18 acres) / new NFS road 

construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: Stream 1 is Class II HC3 

 Streams 2 and 4 are Class III HC6 

 Streams 3, 5, 6, 9, 11, and 12 are Class IV HC5 

 Streams 7, 8, and 10 are Class III HC5 

Response: Stream 1: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, directional felling, full 

suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Streams 2, 4, 7, 8, and 10: “B” protection. No harvest within the v-notch, 

directional felling, full suspension, immediate removal of logging debris. (BMP 

13.9, 13.16). 

 Streams 3, 5, 6, 9, 11, and 12: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full 

suspension or split yard away from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial 

suspension is required. Remove logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Northwestern portion of unit has slopes over 72 percent. 

Response: A soil stability investigation found the soils on slopes greater than 72% to be 

suitable forest land. A minimum of partial suspension is required in the NW 

portion of the unit. The prescription, however, offers more protection by 

proposing helicopter yarding in northwestern portion of unit to protect steeper 

slopes and retain 60 percent of the basal area to improve helicopter yarding 

economics (BMP 13.9). 

 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Wetlands, Karst, Wildlife, Heritage, 

Vegetation 

226 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
ó

óó 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

1990

1989

207

203

201

202

6 3 3 4

4 5 8 9 0

6 3 3 4 6 3 3 4

6 3 2 7

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3 Unit 5

5
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 6 Unit Size (acres): 22 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4260 Volume (mbf): 441 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Cable / existing NFS road 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Watershed/Fisheries 

Concern: All streams within the unit are Class IV HC5. 

Response: “C” protection. Directional felling if feasible. Full suspension or split yard away 

from streams if feasible, a minimum of partial suspension is required. Remove 

logging debris from stream. (BMP 13.9, 13.16). 

Resource Soils 

Concern: Southwestern portion of the originally proposed unit is on MMI-4 soils. 

Response: Unit boundary was modified to address stability concerns (BMP 13.5). 

Concern: Southeastern portion of originally proposed unit is on poorly drained soils with 

 slopes between 60 and 80 percent. 

Response: Unit boundary was modified to address stability concerns (BMP 13.5). 

No Concerns: Scenery, Recreation, Sensitive/Rare Plants, Karst, Wetlands, Wildlife, 

Vegetation, Heritage 

228 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
óóóóóóóóóóóóóó

1990

1990

1989

1999

501

209

502

6 6 3 3 9

6 3 2 8

6 3 3 4 6 3 3 4

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

!!! !! ! Stream Value Class III

!!! ! ! !! Stream Value Class IV

100-ft Contour Interval

500-ft Contour Interval

Project Area Boundary

? Sensitive Plants

#* Rare Plants

Central Kupreanof Alternative 2,3,4 Unit 6
 

 

Central Kupreanof Unit Card Narrative 

Unit # 7 Unit Size (acres): 39 Alternatives: 2, 3, 4

Aerial Photo: VCU: 4290 Volume (mbf): 682 

Land Use Designation: Timber Production 

 

Existing Stand Condition: Old-growth 

Silvicultural Prescription: Even-aged management, clearcut 

Logging Method/Transportation: Shovel and cable / reconstructed NFS road and temporary 

road construction 

Resource Concerns & Responses 

Resource Sensitive/Rare Plants 

Concern: Found rare plant in unit – Broad-leaved twayblade (Listera convallarioides).

 

Response: No protection measures proposed. 

No Concerns: Watershed, Fisheries, Scenery, Recreation, Soils, Wetlands, Karst, Wildife, 

Heritage, Vegetation 

230 ▪ Appendix B Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS
ó óó óó óó ó óó óó óó óó óó óó óó óó óó óó óó óó óóó óó óóó óóóóó óóóóó óóóóóó

óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó

#*

1998

1998

218

4 5 8 1 0 4 5 8 1 0

4 5 8 1 0

6 3 2 8

4 5 8 1 0 4 5 8 1 0

0 330 660 1,320

Feet

 ̄

Proposed Unit 

Adjacent Proposed Unit

Helicopter Yarding

Very High Hazard Soils (MMI-4)

Old-growth Reserve

Managed Stands

Riparian Management Area

Lakes

Open NFS Roads

Closed Roads

óóóóóó Proposed Temporary Roads

Proposed NFS Roads

Reconstructed Roads

! ! Stream Value Class I

!! !! Stream Value Class II

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Road Cards 
 

Introduction to Road Management 

Objectives 

The road management objectives (RMOs) presented in this appendix 

establishes the intended purpose and display design maintenance and 

operation criteria (as per FSH 7709.55) for each National Forest 

System road in the Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest project area. 

The information on the RMO form is part of a permanent database that 

can be updated periodically as access needs, issues, and budgets 

change. Proposed new roads and existing roads with planned 

reconstruction or maintenance have a second section with site specific 

design criteria that will be used during design, construction, and initial 

monitoring of any road work proposed in this document. The road 

segments are described using mileposts (MP) as beginning and ending 

points (Beginning milepost = Bmp; Ending milepost = Emp). Lengths 

are given in miles (mi). Road width is given in feet. Culverts are 

identified as cmp. See Figure B-1 for a map of the Central Kupreanof 

Timber Harvest project area showing existing road locations. 

The general design criteria provide various descriptions of the type of 

road and the intended purpose and future use of the road. From this 

information, the maintenance and operation criteria can be developed. 

All Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest roads are constructed and 

maintained for silvicultural purposes, and will apply the practices 

described in BMP 12.5. Therefore, they meet the criteria for a 

silvicultural exemption from permitting under the Clean Water Act 

Section 404. General Design Criteria and Elements are shown on the 

Road Management Objectives portion of the road cards and are 

defined as follows: 

• Functional Class: Local (L), Collector (C), and Arterial (A) 

classifications 

• Service Life: Long (L) or Short (S), Constant (C) or Intermittent (I) 

The maintenance criteria include a discussion of how the road is to be 

maintained, centering on three strategies: 

•Active: provide frequent cleanout of ditches and catch basins to 

assure controlled drainage. Control roadside brush to maintain sight 

distance. Grade as needed to maintain crown and running surface. 

•Storm Proof: provide water bars, rolling dips, out sloping, etc., to 

assure controlled runoff until any needed maintenance can be 

Purpose and Use 

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performed on the primary drainage system. Control roadside brush to 

maintain passage. 

•Storage: remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural 

drainage patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, 

revegetate. 

The active maintenance strategy is applied to roads that are open and 

maintained for travel by a prudent driver in a standard passenger car. 

User comfort and convenience are not considered priorities. These 

roads are assigned Maintenance Level 3. The active maintenance 

strategy will also at times be applied to roads intended only for use by 

high clearance vehicles, or Maintenance Level 2 roads. This will 

usually be the case when log haul is expected in the near future. 

An intermediate maintenance strategy is to storm proof, or to stabilize 

the road by providing roadway features such as drivable water bars 

and out sloping to control runoff in case the primary drainage system 

of culverts and ditches is overwhelmed during a storm event. Each 

culvert will be evaluated as to where the water would go if the culvert 

were to fail to carry the high flow. A water bar or out slope at this 

location will minimize the potential for erosion of long stretches of 

ditch line or roadway. This is intended to be the primary maintenance 

strategy applied to roads assigned Maintenance Level 2. 

Storage is intended to be the primary maintenance strategy on 

intermittent use roads during their closure cycle. Road storage is 

defined in FSH 5409.17 as “the process/action of closing a road to 

vehicle traffic and placing it in a condition that requires minimum 

maintenance to protect the environment and preserve the facility for 

future use.” In this strategy, the bridges and culverts on live streams 

may be completely removed to restore natural drainage patterns. Cross 

drains and ditch relief culverts will be bypassed with deep water bars 

but may be left in place to minimize the cost of re-using these roads in 

the future. Roads in storage are left in a self-maintaining state in order 

to use more road maintenance funds on the open drivable roads on the 

island. Maintenance Level 1, closure and basic custodial maintenance, 

is assigned. 

The interdisciplinary team went through a process defining road 

management considerations leading to the maintenance strategy to be 

applied to each road in the project area. The Road Cards show the 

desired future condition of each road in the project area as a result of 

the process. The work needed to meet the objectives can be 

accomplished on the roads along the haul route in resultant contracts. 

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Work needed on other roads to meet the desired objective would be 

scheduled as funding allows. 

The operations criteria include a presentation of each of the five traffic 

management strategies identified in FSM 7731 (encourage, accept, 

discourage, prohibit, and eliminate) to be applied to different traffic 

classes on each road. The traffic management narrative describes what 

actions will be taken in order to apply each strategy. For example, if 

the strategy “eliminate” is prescribed for standard passenger and high 

clearance vehicles, the narrative describes the method to accomplish 

this, such as removal of stream crossing. Traffic management 

strategies for the NFS roads are displayed on the Road Management 

Objectives (Road Cards). 

The site-specific design criteria include road location objectives, 

wetland information, erosion control, proposed rock borrow sources, 

and all streams within the project area with proposed construction or 

rehabilitation of stream crossing structures. Site-specific design criteria 

for the proposed reconstruction of designated roads include the 

installation of stream crossing structures. Timing restrictions will be 

determined before implementation. In accordance with the MOU 

between the Forest Service and the State of Alaska, Department of 

Natural Resources, Title 41 consultation will be completed before any 

in-stream work begins. 

Table B-3 Fish stream crossings on NFS roads proposed for 

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45803 .04 2 HC2 

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45803 .23 2 HC5 

45808 2.79 2 HC3 

45808 3.49 1 MM1 

45808 3.74 1 MM1 

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14.5, 14.6, 14.8, 14.9, 14.12, 14.14, 14.15, 14.17. See road cards 45803, 45808, 45897, and 

45886 for Class I and II stream crossing information on newly constructed NFS road. 

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Criteria 

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Design Criteria 

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Operational and Objective Maintenance 

Levels 

Operational Maintenance Levels indicate the level of road 

maintenance, either Maintenance Level 2 or 3, during sale-related 

activities. Objective Maintenance Levels indicate the long-term 

maintenance plan for the roads as described in the following 

definitions. Maintenance Levels (MLs) discussed in the Road 

Management Objectives (RMOs) includes Maintenance Level 1, 2, 

and 3. The definitions for maintenance levels are from the Forest 

Service Handbook 7709.58. The purpose of the ML is to define the 

level of service provided by, and maintenance required for, a specific 

road or segment. 

Assigned to intermittent service roads during the time they are closed 

to vehicular traffic. The closure period must exceed 1 year. Basic 

custodial maintenance is performed to keep damage to adjacent 

resources to an acceptable level and to perpetuate the road to facilitate 

future management activities. Emphasis is normally given to 

maintaining drainage facilities and runoff patterns. Planned road 

deterioration may occur at this level. Appropriate traffic management 

strategies are "prohibit" and "eliminate." Roads are closed by barrier, 

bridge removal or organic encroachment and are monitored for 

resource protection. 

 Assigned to roads open for use by high clearance vehicles. Traffic is 

normally minor, usually consisting of one or a combination of 

administrative, permitted, dispersed recreation, or other specialized 

uses. Log haul may occur at this level. Appropriate traffic 

management strategies are either to (1) discourage or prohibit 

passenger cars or (2) accept or discourage high clearance vehicles. 

 Assigned to roads open and maintained for travel by a prudent driver 

in a standard passenger car and are subject to the provisions of the 

Highway Safety Act. Some roads may be fully surfaced with either 

native or processed material. Appropriate traffic management 

strategies are either "encourage" or "accept." "Discourage" or 

"prohibit" strategies may be employed for certain classes of vehicles or 

Users. 

AFRPA Status 

AFRPA Class: Alaska Forest Resources and Practices Act. Under this 

Act, all roads will be maintained as "Active" during harvest-related 

activities. After these activities are completed, the AFRPA classes on 

the road cards will be implemented. These classes include: 

Maintenance 

Level 1 

Maintenance 

Level 2 

Maintenance 

Level 3 

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 A forest road being actively used for hauling logs, pulpwood, chips, 

or other major forest products, or rock and other road building 

materials. 

A forest road on which commercial hauling is discontinued for one or 

more logging seasons, and the forest landowner desires continuation of 

access for fire control, forest management activities, occasional or 

incidental use for forest products harvesting, or similar activities. 

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road is outsloped or waterbarred, or is left in a condition suitable to 

control erosion. The ditches are also left in a condition suitable to 

control erosion, and bridges, culverts, and fills are removed from 

surface waters. 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

6000 Seal Point MP 6.21 Road 6040 TTF 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 1.032 Existing PBGD6 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 16' 20 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for to TTF. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 1.032 2 2 

 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel pickup truck at 20 mph. All culverts, ditches and drainage structures will be serviced, and 

road brushed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: N/A 

Travel Management Narrative

Road will remain open to high clearance vehicles. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS Appendix B ▪ 241
 

 

 

Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

6328 Jasper High MP 3.96 Road 6314 Jnct 6314 & 6315 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 7.844 Existing PBGD5 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 16' 30 Lowboy Lowboy 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Serves as part of mainline road system. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 7.844 3 3 

 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel passenger car at 30 mph. All culverts, ditches and drainage structures will be serviced and 

road brushed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: All motorized vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: N/A 

Travel Management Narrative

Road will remain open to all traffic. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

6333 NICE MP 4.16 ROAD 6326 SECTION 14 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 1.61 Existing 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local I Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. Road should remain open for the first 1.434 miles. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 1.61 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel pickup truck at 10 mph and all culverts, ditches and drainage structures will be serviced, 

and road brushed on this portion. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: N/A 

Travel Management Narrative

Maintain as maintenance level 2. Close road when funds are available. Road closure may include any 

combination of closure devices at the beginning of the road, pulling some or all drainage structures such as 

culverts, and/or gating. This road will be further evaluated for the most effective and efficient closure method 

prior to implementation. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS Appendix B ▪ 243
 

 

Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

45800 MP 2.85 Road 6314s 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 1.033 Existing 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. Close road until needed in the future. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 1.033 1 1 

 

Maintenance Narrative

Road should be properly closed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles when open section 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: Motorized vehicles 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles 

Travel Management Narrative

This road is currently in storage. Most drainage structures have been removed to restore natural drainage pattern. They have re-vegetated with alder 4” to 8” in 

diameter. This road needs reconditioning done prior to use, requiring brushing, clearing of alder and drainage structures replaced. 

All reconstructed roads will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these timber sale activities. They may remain open 

from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic 

status. This would include the placement of drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. 

Other design elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or natural vegetation allowed to 

eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains (water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A 

review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional resource concerns 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

45806 mp 8.813 road 6314S end of Shamrock unit

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 1.140 Existing 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local I Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 0.555 2 1 

0.555 1.140 1 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel pickup truck at 10 mph for the first 0.55 mile and all culverts, ditches and drainage 

structures will be serviced, and road brushed on this portion. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: NO Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles on open section 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

Close road properly with other funds. Road closure may include any combination of closure devices at the 

beginning of the road, pulling some or all drainage structures such as culverts, and/or gating. This road will be 

further evaluated for the most effective and efficient closure method prior to implementation. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS Appendix B ▪ 245
 

 

Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

45808 Screwdriver MP 6.67 Road 6328 Section 1 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 3.883 Existing PBGD5 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. Road should remain open for the first 2.788 miles. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 2.788 2 2 

2.788 3.883 1 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel pickup truck at 10 mph for open part and all culverts, ditches and drainage structures will 

be serviced, and road brushed on this portion. Remainder of road should be properly closed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles on open section 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

Part of this road is currently in storage. Most drainage structures have been removed to restore natural drainage pattern. They have revegetated with alder 4” to 8” in diameter. This road needs reconditioning done prior to use, requiring brushing, clearing of alder and 

drainage structures replaced. 

All reconstructed roads will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these timber sale 

activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood removal; these 

roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of drivable water bars 

or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design elements like 

oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

45915 MP 12.71 Road 6314S 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 1.089 Existing 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 1.089 1 1 

 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel pickup truck at 10 mph. All culverts, ditches and drainage structures will be serviced, and 

road brushed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: N/A 

Travel Management Narrative

This road is currently in storage. Most drainage structures have been removed to restore natural drainage pattern. They have re-vegetated with alder 4” to 8” in 

diameter. This road needs reconditioning done prior to use, requiring brushing, clearing of alder and drainage structures replaced. 

All reconstructed roads will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these timber sale activities. They may remain open 

from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic 

status. This would include the placement of drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. 

Other design elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or natural vegetation allowed to 

eliminate motorized access.. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains (water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A 

review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional resource concerns 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS Appendix B ▪ 247
 

 

Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

6030 Goose Lake MP 8.92 Road 6040 Section 8 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 13.288 Existing PBGD6 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 16' 30 Lowboy Lowboy 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Serves as part of mainline road system. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 13.288 3 3 

 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel passenger car at 30 mph. All culverts, ditches and drainage structures will be serviced and 

road brushed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: All motorized vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: N/A 

Travel Management Narrative

Road will remain open to all traffic. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

6314 Jasper High MP 12.325 Road 6040 Section 20 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 6.767 Existing PBGD6 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 16' 30 Lowboy Lowboy 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Serves as part of mainline road system to MP 3.96. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 3.96 3 3 

3.96 4.85 2 2 

4.85 6.767 2 decommission 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel passenger car at 30 mph to MP 3.96, high clearance vehicles to 4.85, decommission to end. 

All culverts, ditches and drainage structures will be serviced and road brushed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: All motorized vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: N/A 

Travel Management Narrative

Road will remain open to all traffic for first 3.96, to high clearance vehicles to 4.85, decommission to end. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

6326 Marble Knobs MP 1.93 Road 6314 Section 18 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 8.076 Existing 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 8.076 2 2 

 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel pickup truck at 10 mph. All culverts, ditches and drainage structures will be serviced, and 

road brushed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: N/A 

Travel Management Narrative

Road will remain open to high clearance vehicles. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

6339 Notch MP 0.92 Road 6334 Section 25 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 1.71 Existing 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 1.71 2 2 

 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel pickup truck at 10 mph. All culverts, ditches and drainage structures will be serviced, and 

road brushed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: N/A 

Travel Management Narrative

Road will remain open to high clearance vehicles. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

45805 MP 1.42 Road 45803 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 0.387 Existing 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 0.387 2 1 

 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel pickup truck at 10 mph. All culverts, ditches and drainage structures will be serviced, and 

road brushed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: N/A 

Travel Management Narrative

Maintain open during project activities close after project complete. Road closure may include any combination of tanktraps at the 

beginning of the road, pulling some or all drainage structures such as culverts, and/or gating. This road will be further evaluated for 

the most effective and efficient closure method prior to implementation. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

45810 MP 0.82 Road 6315 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 1.190 Existing 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. Close road until needed in the future. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 1.190 1 1 

 

Maintenance Narrative

Check if verify if road is properly closed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles when open section 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: Motorized vehicles 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles 

Travel Management Narrative

This road is currently in storage. Most drainage structures have been removed to restore natural drainage pattern. They have re-vegetated with alder 4” to 8” in 

diameter. This road needs reconditioning done prior to use, requiring brushing, clearing of alder and drainage structures replaced. 

All reconstructed roads will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these timber sale activities. They may remain open 

from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic 

status. This would include the placement of drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. 

Other design elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or natural vegetation allowed to 

eliminate motorized access.. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains (water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A 

review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional resource concerns 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

45803 MP 6.99 Road 6314S 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 4.608 Existing 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. Road should remain open for the first 1.42 miles. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 1.42 2 2 

1.42 4.608 1 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel pickup truck at 10 mph for open part and all culverts, ditches and drainage structures will 

be serviced, and road brushed on this portion. Remainer of road should be properly closed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles on open section 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

Part of this road is currently in storage. Most drainage structures have been removed to restore natural drainage pattern. They have re-vegetated with alder 4” to 8” in 

diameter. This road needs reconditioning done prior to use, requiring brushing, clearing of alder and drainage structures replaced. 

All reconstructed roads will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these timber sale activities. They may remain open 

from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic 

status. This would include the placement of drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. 

Other design elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or natural vegetation allowed to 

eliminate motorized access.. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains (water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A 

review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional resource concerns 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

6040 Kake Road Kake Portage Jnct Section 27 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 17.138 Existing PBGD6 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 16' 30 Lowboy Lowboy 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Serves as part of mainline road system to MP 12.33 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 12.33 3 3 

12.33 17.138 2 2 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel passenger car at 30 mph to MP 12.33, high clearance vehicles to end. All culverts, ditches 

and drainage structures will be serviced and road brushed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: All motorized vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: N/A 

Travel Management Narrative

Road will remain open to all traffic for first 12.33, to high clearance vehicles to end. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

6314s Keku Strait Jnct 6328 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 14.11 Existing PBGD6 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 16' 30 Lowboy Lowboy 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Serves as part of mainline road system. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 14.11 3 3 

 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel passenger car at 30 mph. All culverts, ditches and drainage structures will be serviced and 

road brushed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: All motorized vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: N/A 

Travel Management Narrative

Road will remain open to all traffic. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

6327 Grebberg Mountain MP 0.27 Road 6326 Section 9 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 1.12 Existing 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. Close road until needed in the future. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 1.121 2 1 

 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel pickup truck at 10 mph. All culverts, ditches and drainage structures will be serviced, and 

road brushed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: N/A 

Travel Management Narrative

This road will be closed and placed in storage within 10 years of timber sale activities. This closure will remove all culverts on live 

streams, helping restore natural drainage patterns. Cross drains and ditch relief culverts would be bypassed with deep water bars to 

minimize the cost of re-using these roads in the future. This road would remain in a self-maintaining state. 

Intermittent service road during the time of closed to vehicular traffic. Basic custodial maintenance is performed to keep damage to 

adjacent resources to an acceptable level and to perpetuate the road to facilitate future management activities. Emphasis is normally 

given to maintaining drainage facilities and runoff patterns. Planned road deterioration may occur at this level. Maybe open and 

suitable for non-motorized uses. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

6330 Marble Knobs South MP 1.22 Road 6326 Section 8 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 0.88 Existing PBGD5 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. Close road until needed in the future. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 0.880 2 1 

 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel pickup truck at 10 mph. All culverts, ditches and drainage structures will be serviced, and 

road brushed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles when open section 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: Motorized vehicles 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles 

Travel Management Narrative

This road will be closed and placed in storage within 10 years of timber sale activities. This closure will 

remove all culverts on live streams, helping restore natural drainage patterns. Cross drains and ditch relief 

culverts would be bypassed with deep water bars to minimize the cost of re-using these roads in the future. This 

road would remain in a self-maintaining state. 

Intermittent service road during the time of closed to vehicular traffic. Basic custodial maintenance is 

performed to keep damage to adjacent resources to an acceptable level and to perpetuate the road to facilitate 

future management activities. Emphasis is normally given to maintaining drainage facilities and runoff 

patterns. Planned road deterioration may occur at this level. Maybe open and suitable for non-motorized uses. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

6334 Grebberg Ridge MP 2.92 Road 6328 Section 14 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 2.142 Existing PBGD5 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 2.142 2 2 

 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel pickup truck at 10 mph. All culverts, ditches and drainage structures will be serviced, and 

road brushed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: N/A 

Travel Management Narrative

Road will remain open to high clearance vehicles. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

6336 Crash Ridge MP 5.76 Road 6326 Section 13 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 2.196 Existing PBGD5 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 2.196 2 2 

 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained to facilitate travel pickup truck at 10 mph. All culverts, ditches and drainage structures will be serviced, and 

road brushed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: N/A 

Travel Management Narrative

Road will remain open to high clearance vehicles. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

45807 MP 0.15 Road 45808 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 0.594 Existing 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. Close road until needed in the future. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 0.2 2 1 

0.21 0.594 1 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Verify that road is properly closed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles when open section 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: Motorized vehicles 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles 

Travel Management Narrative

Part of this road is currently in storage. Most drainage structures have been removed to restore natural drainage pattern. They have re-vegetated with alder 4” to 8” in 

diameter. This road needs reconditioning done prior to use, requiring brushing, clearing of alder and drainage structures replaced. 

All reconstructed roads will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these timber sale activities. They may remain open 

from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic 

status. This would include the placement of drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. 

Other design elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or natural vegetation allowed to 

eliminate motorized access.. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains (water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A 

review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional resource concerns 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

6315 MP 7.44 Road 6328 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos

0.00 0.849 Existing 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log Truck Log Truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities. Close road until needed in the future. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 0.849 1 1 

 

Maintenance Narrative

Verify that road is properly closed. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: Yes Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles when open section 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: Motorized vehicles 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles 

Travel Management Narrative

This road is currently in storage. Most drainage structures have been removed to restore natural drainage pattern. They have re-vegetated with alder 4” to 8” in 

diameter. This road needs reconditioning done prior to use, requiring brushing, clearing of alder and drainage structures replaced. 

All reconstructed roads will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these timber sale activities. They may remain open 

from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic 

status. This would include the placement of drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. 

Other design elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or natural vegetation allowed to 

eliminate motorized access.. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains (water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A 

review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional resource concerns 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

 45810 45810 MP 1.19 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

1.19 1.49 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

1.19 2.68 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and maintained 

in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to maintain crown 

and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage patterns, add 

water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45810 

ROAD LOCATION: The road steadily gains elevation between the beginning point at the existing 

Road 45810. The first 14+00 feet is a stead climb @ 10% to 15% through timber with 20% 

sideslopes. From 1400 feet to 3500 feet is steady climb @ 10% to 15% with timber sideslopes of 40 

to 60%. At 35+00 feet enter edge of muskeg to 4300 feet. At 4300 feet climb @ 15% along 

steepside slope of 80 to 110% to gain bench at top. At 5500 feet cross stream needing 60” diameter 

pipe. Road ends at steep cliffs at 74+00 feet. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road crosses about 454 feet of wetland in Alternative 3. The wetland 

type is muskeg/forested mosaic. Minimize the road footprint through the wetlands and provide 

adequate hillslope drainage (33 CFR BMPs 1, 3). Wetlands were unavoidable on some portions of 

the location due to safety, engineering design constraints and consideration for other resources. 

Alternatives to the location on wetlands would mean longer higher cost roads that may have impacted 

similar areas of wetlands (BMP 14.2). Overlay construction is recommended to minimize disturbance 

to the wetland and ensure hydraulic connectivity of the roaded wetland with the surrounding areas 

(BMPs 12.5 and 14.17). This road meets silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through Army 

Corps of Engineers. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit @ station 4+00. During periods of high rainfall (as defined in current 

Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near potentially unstable 

sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also during these periods, 

road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended in high risk areas on 

roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). Follow BMP 14.18 for 

development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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221

218

222

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45808

6328

6314S

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Legend

Proposed Unit

Contours 100 ft.

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

45810

6315

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

6327 6327 MP 1.12 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

1.12 1.07 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

1.12 2.19 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and maintained 

in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to maintain crown 

and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage patterns, add 

water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a self maintaining state. 

. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 6327 

ROAD LOCATION: The road begins and traverses a new thinning unit for the first 11+00 feet. The 

road location rise at about 5% with sideslopes of 10%. From 11+00 feet to 21+00 feet the area is 

timbered with sideslopes of 10 – 15 %. At 26+00 feet the location enters a 20 year old clearcut with 

20 – 30% sideslopes. A 30 foot deep V- notch is crossed at 36+50 feet a 60 foot bridge may be 

required. The old clearcut ends at 4050 feet. A 30 foot deep V- notch is crossed at 42+00 feet a 60 

foot bridge may be required. The road continues through timber with 5% rise and 10 – 20% 

sideslopes to the end. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road does not cross any wetland. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit @ station 23+00 and 34+00. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near 

potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also 

during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended 

in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). 

Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are two stream crossings over V-notches at 36+50 and 42+00 that 

may require 60 foot log stringer bridges. These may require site-specific design consideration for 

volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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901 2

201

316

317

6327

6332

6331

6326

6327

6328

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Legend

Proposed Unit

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Contours 100 ft.

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

 45885 6326 MP 7.04 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.00 0.06 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 0.06 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber sale activities and physically 

blocked or natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross 

drains (water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any 

additional resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45885 

ROAD LOCATION: The road is located on fairly flat ground which slopes down hill at approximately 

5% grade through timber. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road does not cross wetland. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located on 6326 at MP 5.63. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near 

potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also 

during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended 

in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). 

Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: 

There are no major stream crossings on the section of road. 

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206

204

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Proposed Unit

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Contours 100 ft.

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

 45891 6328 MP 2.70 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.00 0.60 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 0.60 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and maintained 

in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to maintain crown 

and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage patterns, add 

water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a self maintaining state. 

. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45891 

ROAD LOCATION: The road steadily gains elevation between the beginning point at the existing 

Road 6328. The first 23+00 feet is a stead climb @ 15% through timber with 50% sideslopes. A 20 

foot deep V- notch is crossed at 10+50 feet a 36 inch pipe may be required. At 12+00 a stream is 

crossed, a 36 inch pipe may be required. At 20+80 feet a stream is crossed, a 36 inch pipe may be 

required. From 21+00 to end the road continues to climb @ 15% through timber with 70% 

sideslopes. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road does not cross any wetland. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at beginning of road at intersection of 6328. During periods 

of high rainfall (as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended 

at quarries near potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 

14.6). 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are three stream crossings at stations 10+50, 12+00, and 20+80 that 

may require site-specific design consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design 

complexity. 

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5

208

2

209

45891

45890

6334

6332

6334

6334

6328

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Proposed Unit

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Contours 100 ft.

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

6339 6339 MP 1.71 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

1.71 0.70 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

1.71 2.41 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and maintained 

in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to maintain crown 

and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage patterns, add 

water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a self maintaining state. 

. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS Appendix B ▪ 275
 

 

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 6339 

ROAD LOCATION: The road steadily gains elevation between the beginning point at the existing 

Road 6328. The first 13+00 feet is a stead climb @ 10 - 15% through timber with 30 to 50% 

sideslopes. The remainder of the road location is rolling along the contour with no appreciable gain in 

elevation with 30 to 50% sideslopes, also going through timber. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road does not cross any wetland. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at beginning of road at start of this new section of 6339. 

During periods of high rainfall (as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will 

be suspended at quarries near potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass 

movement (BMP 14.6). Also during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from 

quarries shall be suspended in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of 

mass failure (BMP 14.7). Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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217

6

215

501

216

214

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6339

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Proposed Unit

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Contours 100 ft.

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

6326 6339 MP 8.08 8.46 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

8.08 0.50 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

8.08 8.58 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 6326 

ROAD LOCATION: The road location is rolling along the contour with no appreciable gain in 

elevation with 30 to 50% sideslopes, also going through timber. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road does not cross any wetland. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at 5.60 of existing road 6326. During periods of high rainfall 

(as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near 

potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also 

during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended 

in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). 

Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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205

204

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6326

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Proposed Unit

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Contours 100 ft.

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

45890 Intersection 6334 & 6339 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.00 1.25 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 1.25 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45890 

ROAD LOCATION: The road steadily gains elevation between the beginning point at the existing 

Road 6334. The first 20+00 feet is a stead climb @ 10 - 15% through timber with 30 to 50% 

sideslopes. The remainder of the road location is rolling along the contour with no appreciable gain in 

elevation with 30 to 50% sideslopes, also going through timber. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road crosses about 674 feet of wetland in Alternatives2 and 3. The 

wetland type is muskeg. Minimize the road footprint through the wetlands and provide adequate 

hillslope drainage (33 CFR BMPs 1, 3). Wetlands were unavoidable on some portions of the location 

due to safety, engineering design constraints and consideration for other resources. Alternatives to 

the location on wetlands would mean longer higher cost roads that may have impacted similar areas 

of wetlands (BMP 14.2). Overlay construction is recommended to minimize disturbance to the 

wetland and ensure hydraulic connectivity of the roaded wetland with the surrounding areas (BMPs 

12.5 and 14.17). This road meets silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through Army Corps of 

Engineers. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at 0.4 miles south of road at intersection of 6334. During 

periods of high rainfall (as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be 

suspended at quarries near potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass 

movement (BMP 14.6). Also during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from 

quarries shall be suspended in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of 

mass failure (BMP 14.7). Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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207

901

6

501

203

209

208

202

3

201

45890

6327

45891

45889

6334

6333

6333

6334

6339

6328

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Legend

Proposed Unit

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Contours 100 ft.

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

45888 6040 MP 13.60 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.00 0.40 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 0.40 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45888 

ROAD LOCATION: The road located on flat timbered area between the beginning point at the 

existing Road 6040. The first 13+00 feet is flat and no sideslope through timber. The remainder of 

the road location is rolling along the contour with no appreciable gain in elevation with 20 to 30% 

sideslopes, also going through timber. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road crosses about 137 feet of forested wetland in Alternatives 2 and 3. 

Minimize the road footprint through the wetlands and provide adequate hillslope drainage (33 CFR 

BMPs 1, 3). Wetlands were unavoidable on some portions of the location due to safety, engineering 

design constraints and consideration for other resources. Alternatives to the location on wetlands 

would mean longer higher cost roads that may have impacted similar areas of wetlands (BMP 14.2). 

Overlay construction is recommended to minimize disturbance to the wetland and ensure hydraulic 

connectivity of the roaded wetland with the surrounding areas (BMPs 12.5 and 14.17). This road 

meets silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through Army Corps of Engineers. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at west of road intersection 6040 @ MP 12.40 road 6040. 

During periods of high rainfall (as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will 

be suspended at quarries near potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass 

movement (BMP 14.6). Also during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from 

quarries shall be suspended in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of 

mass failure (BMP 14.7). Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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304

309

306

310

45888

6041

6040

6326

6314

6314

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Legend

Proposed Unit

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Contours 100 ft.

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

6334 6334 MP 2.14 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

2.14 0.35 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

2.14 2.49 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 6334 

ROAD LOCATION: The road location is rolling along the contour with no appreciable gain in 

elevation with 40 to 60% sideslopes, skirting along old clearcut. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road does not cross wetlands. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at MP 1.40 of road 6334. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near 

potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also 

during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended 

in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). 

Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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207

901

6

501

203

209

208

202

3

201

45890

6327

45891

45889

6334

6333

6333

6334

6339

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Proposed Unit

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Contours 100 ft.

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

45889 MP 4.15 Road 6326 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.00 0.63 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 0.63 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45889 

ROAD LOCATION: The road steadily gains elevation between the beginning point at the existing 

Road 6326. The first 20+00 feet is a stead climb @ 15% through timber with 40 to 50% sideslopes. 

The remainder of the road location is rolling along the contour with no appreciable gain in elevation 

with 40 to 50% sideslopes, also going through timber. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road crosses about 779 acres of wetland in Alternatives 2 and 3. The 

wetland is both muskeg/forested mosaic wetland and forested wetland. Minimize the road footprint 

through the wetlands and provide adequate hillslope drainage (33 CFR BMPs 1, 3). Wetlands were 

unavoidable on some portions of the location due to safety, engineering design constraints and 

consideration for other resources. Alternatives to the location on wetlands would mean longer higher 

cost roads that may have impacted similar areas of wetlands (BMP 14.2). Overlay construction is 

recommended to minimize disturbance to the wetland and ensure hydraulic connectivity of the roaded 

wetland with the surrounding areas (BMPs 12.5 and 14.17). This road meets silviculture exemption 

for 404 permitting through Army Corps of Engineers. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located about 0.3 mile up road 6333. During periods of high rainfall 

(as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near 

potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also 

during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended 

in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). 

Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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203

202

3

207

201

6327

45889

45890

6334

6331

6326

6333

6334

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Proposed Unit

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Contours 100 ft.

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

6040 6040 MP 17.14 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

17.14 0.35 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

17.14 17.49 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 6040 

ROAD LOCATION: The road location is rolling along the contour with no appreciable gain in 

elevation with 40 to 60% sideslopes, area is timbered 

WETLANDS: The proposed road crosses about 23 feet of wetland in Alternatives 2 and 3. The 

wetland type is muskeg/forested mosaic. Minimize the road footprint through the wetlands and 

provide adequate hillslope drainage (33 CFR BMPs 1, 3). Wetlands were unavoidable on some 

portions of the location due to safety, engineering design constraints and consideration for other 

resources. Alternatives to the location on wetlands would mean longer higher cost roads that may 

have impacted similar areas of wetlands (BMP 14.2). Overlay construction is recommended to 

minimize disturbance to the wetland and ensure hydraulic connectivity of the roaded wetland with the 

surrounding areas (BMPs 12.5 and 14.17). This road meets silviculture exemption for 404 permitting 

through Army Corps of Engineers. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at MP 15.80 of road 6040. During periods of high rainfall 

(as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near 

potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also 

during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended 

in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). 

Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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307

6040

6040

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Proposed Unit

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Contours 100 ft.

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

45800 45800 MP 1.033 2.093 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

1.033 1.06 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

1.033 2.093 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45800 

ROAD LOCATION: The road location from beginning to 0+400 is in a 8 year old clearcut with 20% 

sideslope. Location enters timber with 20 - 50% sideslope and is rolling along the contour with no 

appreciable gain in elevation. Enter muskeg @ 25+00, need 48” culvert @ 28+00, @ 35+00 12’ deep 

“V” notch, need 48” culvert, @ 38+00 10’ deep “V” notch, need 48” culvert. Area is timbered rolling 

along the contour with no appreciable gain in elevation. @ 43+00 15’ deep “V” notch, 48” culvert, @ 

48+00 6’ “V” notch, 36” culvert, 50% sideslope, timbered. Road end this 60% sideslope and timbered 

area. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road crosses about 370 feet of wetland in Alternative 3. The wetland 

type is moss muskeg. Minimize the road footprint through the wetlands and provide adequate 

hillslope drainage (33 CFR BMPs 1, 3). Wetlands were unavoidable on some portions of the location 

due to safety, engineering design constraints and consideration for other resources. Alternatives to 

the location on wetlands would mean longer higher cost roads that may have impacted similar areas 

of wetlands (BMP 14.2). Overlay construction is recommended to minimize disturbance to the 

wetland and ensure hydraulic connectivity of the roaded wetland with the surrounding areas (BMPs 

12.5 and 14.17). This road meets silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through Army Corps of 

Engineers. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at 40+00. During periods of high rainfall (as defined in 

current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near potentially 

unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also during these 

periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended in high risk 

areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). Follow BMP 

14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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250

222

221

223

229

45800

45808

6314S

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Proposed Unit

Contours 100 ft.

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

45803 45803 MP 4.608 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

4.608 3.74 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

4.608 8.348 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45803 

ROAD LOCATION: The road location is rolling along the contour with no appreciable gain in 

elevation with 20 to 50% sideslopes, area is timbered. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road crosses about 328 feet of wetland in Alternative 3. The wetland is 

both muskeg/forested mosaic wetland and forested wetland. Minimize the road footprint through the 

wetlands and provide adequate hillslope drainage (33 CFR BMPs 1, 3). Wetlands were unavoidable 

on some portions of the location due to safety, engineering design constraints and consideration for 

other resources. Alternatives to the location on wetlands would mean longer higher cost roads that 

may have impacted similar areas of wetlands (BMP 14.2). Overlay construction is recommended to 

minimize disturbance to the wetland and ensure hydraulic connectivity of the roaded wetland with the 

surrounding areas (BMPs 12.5 and 14.17). This road meets silviculture exemption for 404 permitting 

through Army Corps of Engineers. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at MP 4.02 of road 45803. During periods of high rainfall 

(as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near 

potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also 

during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended 

in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). 

Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: 

1) Mile: AHMU: II Channel Type: MM2 BF Width: >33ft Incision: <13ft Substrate: Gravel 

Gradient: 2-6% Structure: log stringer 

Narrative: Maintain fish migration and avoid diverting surface drainage channels. No timing 

restriction necessary. (BMPs 14.6, 14.14, 14.17) 

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258

261

263

260

257

266

264

267

45803

45895

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Proposed Unit

Contours 100 ft.

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

45805 45805 MP 0.387 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.387 0.50 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.387 0.887 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45805 

ROAD LOCATION: The road location is rolling along the contour with no appreciable gain in 

elevation with 20 to 50% sideslopes, area is timbered 

WETLANDS: The proposed road does not cross wetlands. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at MP 0.05 of road 45805. During periods of high rainfall 

(as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near 

potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also 

during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended 

in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). 

Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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270

272

273

274 45897

45805

45899

45803

45805

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Proposed Unit

Contours 100 ft.

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

45808 Screwdriver 45808 MP 3.883 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

3.883 0.29 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

3.883 4.173 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state.

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45808 

ROAD LOCATION: The road location is rolling along the contour with no appreciable gain in 

elevation with 20% sideslopes, area is timbered. Need a 108” culvert @ 2+00. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road does not cross wetlands. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at MP 3.05 of road 45808. During periods of high rainfall 

(as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near 

potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also 

during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended 

in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). 

Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: 

1) Mile: AHMU: II Channel Type: HC2 BF Width: 7ft Incision: 6ft Substrate: cobble Gradient:

6-15% Structure: 84in culvert 

Narrative: The crossing will be designed for fish passage and to minimize soil runoff to the channel, 

retain natural drainage pattern, and minimize changes to the natural sediment transport. No timing 

restriction necessary. (BMPs 14.6, 14.14, 14.17) 

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High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

45892 MP 4.55 Road 6314S 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.00 4.13 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 4.13 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45892 

ROAD LOCATION: The road location is steep 12 – 18% to gain the elevation @ 53+00 the area is 

timbered with sideslopes of 40-60%. Once on the ridge, road follows contour with no appreciable 

gain in elevation. There are numerous “V” notches with will require large culverts. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road crosses about 1,125 feet of wetland in Alternative 3. The wetland is 

both muskeg/forested mosaic wetland and forested wetland. Minimize the road footprint through the 

wetlands and provide adequate hillslope drainage (33 CFR BMPs 1, 3). Wetlands were unavoidable 

on some portions of the location due to safety, engineering design constraints and consideration for 

other resources. Alternatives to the location on wetlands would mean longer higher cost roads that 

may have impacted similar areas of wetlands (BMP 14.2). Overlay construction is recommended to 

minimize disturbance to the wetland and ensure hydraulic connectivity of the roaded wetland with the 

surrounding areas (BMPs 12.5 and 14.17). This road meets silviculture exemption for 404 permitting 

through Army Corps of Engineers. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at MP 17+00. During periods of high rainfall (as defined in 

current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near potentially 

unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also during these 

periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended in high risk 

areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). Follow BMP 

14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

45893 MP 5.05 Road 6314S 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.00 0.50 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 0.50 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45893 

ROAD LOCATION: The road location begins climbing at start @ 10% through timber with 30-50% 

sideslopes. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road does not cross wetland. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at MP 4.95 of road 6314S. During periods of high rainfall 

(as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near 

potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also 

during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended 

in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). 

Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

45894 MP 5.05 Road 6314S 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.00 0.90 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 0.90 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45894 

ROAD LOCATION: The road location begins climbing at start @ 10% through timber with 30-50% 

sideslopes. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road crosses about 115 feet of wetland in Alternatives 2 and 3. The 

wetland is both muskeg/forested mosaic wetland and moss muskeg wetland. Minimize the road 

footprint through the wetlands and provide adequate hillslope drainage (33 CFR BMPs 1, 3). 

Wetlands were unavoidable on some portions of the location due to safety, engineering design 

constraints and consideration for other resources. Alternatives to the location on wetlands would 

mean longer higher cost roads that may have impacted similar areas of wetlands (BMP 14.2). 

Overlay construction is recommended to minimize disturbance to the wetland and ensure hydraulic 

connectivity of the roaded wetland with the surrounding areas (BMPs 12.5 and 14.17). This road 

meets silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through Army Corps of Engineers. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at MP 4.95 of road 6314S. During periods of high rainfall 

(as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near 

potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also 

during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended 

in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). 

Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

45895 MP 4.608 Road 45803 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.00 1.22 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 1.22 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45895 

ROAD LOCATION: The road location starts in 10 year old clear cut and follows contour to end of 

clearcut @ 4+00 and enters timber. @ 5+00 cross streams that needs a 50’ bridge. Road progress 

through timber @ 10-15% grade with 30% sideslopes to 24+00 and enter muskeg area for several 

hundred feet. Road location continues to climb @ 10% through timber with 30% sideslopes to reach 

muskeg area @ 48+00 for several hundred feet. The road then continues through timber to end. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road crosses about 605 feet of wetland in Alternative 3. The wetland is 

both muskeg/forested mosaic wetland and forested wetland. Minimize the road footprint through the 

wetlands and provide adequate hillslope drainage (33 CFR BMPs 1, 3). Wetlands were unavoidable 

on some portions of the location due to safety, engineering design constraints and consideration for 

other resources. Alternatives to the location on wetlands would mean longer higher cost roads that 

may have impacted similar areas of wetlands (BMP 14.2). Overlay construction is recommended to 

minimize disturbance to the wetland and ensure hydraulic connectivity of the roaded wetland with the 

surrounding areas (BMPs 12.5 and 14.17). This road meets silviculture exemption for 404 permitting 

through Army Corps of Engineers. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at 18+00. During periods of high rainfall (as defined in 

current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near potentially 

unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also during these 

periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended in high risk 

areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). Follow BMP 

14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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Proposed Unit

Contours 100 ft.

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

45896 MP 1.60 Road 45803 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.00 1.71 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 1.71 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45896 

ROAD LOCATION: The road location gains elevation @ a 10% through timber to 50+00 then it is 

rolling along the contour with no appreciable gain in elevation with 20% sideslopes, area is timbered. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road crosses about 496 feet of wetland in Alternative 3. The wetland 

type is muskeg/forested mosaic. Minimize the road footprint through the wetlands and provide 

adequate hillslope drainage (33 CFR BMPs 1, 3). Wetlands were unavoidable on some portions of 

the location due to safety, engineering design constraints and consideration for other resources. 

Alternatives to the location on wetlands would mean longer higher cost roads that may have impacted 

similar areas of wetlands (BMP 14.2). Overlay construction is recommended to minimize disturbance 

to the wetland and ensure hydraulic connectivity of the roaded wetland with the surrounding areas 

(BMPs 12.5 and 14.17). This road meets silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through Army 

Corps of Engineers. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at MP 1.30 of road 45803. During periods of high rainfall 

(as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near 

potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also 

during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended 

in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). 

Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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Proposed Unit

Contours 100 ft.

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

45897 MP 0.44 Road 45803 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.00 2.60 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 2.60 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS Appendix B ▪ 323
 

 

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45897 

ROAD LOCATION: The road location is rolling along the contour with no appreciable gain in 

elevation with 20% sideslopes, area is timbered. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road crosses about 350 feet of wetland in Alternative 3. The wetland is 

both muskeg/forested mosaic wetland and forested wetland. Minimize the road footprint through the 

wetlands and provide adequate hillslope drainage (33 CFR BMPs 1, 3). Wetlands were unavoidable 

on some portions of the location due to safety, engineering design constraints and consideration for 

other resources. Alternatives to the location on wetlands would mean longer higher cost roads that 

may have impacted similar areas of wetlands (BMP 14.2). Overlay construction is recommended to 

minimize disturbance to the wetland and ensure hydraulic connectivity of the roaded wetland with the 

surrounding areas (BMPs 12.5 and 14.17). This road meets silviculture exemption for 404 permitting 

through Army Corps of Engineers. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at MP 0.91 of road 45803. During periods of high rainfall 

(as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near 

potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also 

during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended 

in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). 

Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: 

1) Mile: 0.79 AHMU: I Channel Type: MM1 BF Width: <33ft Incision: <13ft Substrate: fine gravel, large cobble 

Gradient: 2-6% Structure: log stringer 

Narrative: Maintain fish migration and avoid diverting surface drainage channels. Timing restriction will be determined 

before implementation. (BMPs 14.6, 14.14, 14.17) 

2) Mile: 1.44 AHMU: II Channel Type: HC2 BF Width: 3-50ft Incision: 3-33ft Substrate: coarse gravel Gradient: 6-

15% Structure: 48in culverts 

Narrative: The crossing will be designed for fish passage and to minimize soil runoff to the channel, retain natural 

drainage pattern, and minimize changes to the natural sediment transport. No timing restriction necessary. (BMPs 14.6, 

14.14, 14.17) 

3) Mile: 1.58 AHMU: II Channel Type: HC4 BF Width: 13-50ft Incision: 20-66ft Substrate: cobble and bedrock 

Gradient: >6% Structure: 48in culverts 

Narrative: The crossing will be designed for fish passage and to minimize soil runoff to the channel, retain natural 

drainage pattern, and minimize changes to the natural sediment transport. No timing restriction necessary. (BMPs 14.6, 

14.14, 14.17) 

4) Mile: 1.98 AHMU: II Channel Type: HC3 BF Width: 23ft Incision: 56ft Substrate: cobble and bedrock 

Gradient: 6-15% Structure: 48in culverts 

Narrative: The crossing will be designed for fish passage and to minimize soil runoff to the channel, retain natural 

drainage pattern, and minimize changes to the natural sediment transport. No timing restriction necessary. (BMPs 14.6, 

14.14, 14.17) 

5) Mile: 2.83 AHMU: II Channel Type: AF0 BF Width: 3.4ft Incision: 2.5ft Substrate: Gradient: 18% Structure:

48in culverts 

Narrative: The crossing will be designed for fish passage and to minimize soil runoff to the channel, retain natural 

drainage pattern, and minimize changes to the natural sediment transport. No timing restriction necessary. (BMPs 14.6, 

14.14, 14.17) 

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275

280

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45897

45896

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Proposed Unit

Contours 100 ft.

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

45898 MP 10.50 Road 6314S 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.00 0.42 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 0.42 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45898 

ROAD LOCATION: The road location climbs @ 15% through timber with sideslopes 30-50%. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road crosses about 91 feet of wetland in Alternatives 2 and 3. The 

wetland type is muskeg/forested mosaic. Minimize the road footprint through the wetlands and 

provide adequate hillslope drainage (33 CFR BMPs 1, 3). Wetlands were unavoidable on some 

portions of the location due to safety, engineering design constraints and consideration for other 

resources. Alternatives to the location on wetlands would mean longer higher cost roads that may 

have impacted similar areas of wetlands (BMP 14.2). Overlay construction is recommended to 

minimize disturbance to the wetland and ensure hydraulic connectivity of the roaded wetland with the 

surrounding areas (BMPs 12.5 and 14.17). This road meets silviculture exemption for 404 permitting 

through Army Corps of Engineers. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at MP 10.05 of road 6314S. During periods of high rainfall 

(as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near 

potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also 

during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended 

in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). 

Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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Proposed Unit

Contours 100 ft.

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

45899 MP 0.63 Road 45803 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.00 0.70 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 0.70 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45899 

ROAD LOCATION: The road location climbs @ 15% through timber with sideslopes 30-60%. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road crosses about 25 feet of wetland in Alternatives 2 and 3. The 

wetland type is muskeg/forested mosaic. Minimize the road footprint through the wetlands and 

provide adequate hillslope drainage (33 CFR BMPs 1, 3). Wetlands were unavoidable on some 

portions of the location due to safety, engineering design constraints and consideration for other 

resources. Alternatives to the location on wetlands would mean longer higher cost roads that may 

have impacted similar areas of wetlands (BMP 14.2). Overlay construction is recommended to 

minimize disturbance to the wetland and ensure hydraulic connectivity of the roaded wetland with the 

surrounding areas (BMPs 12.5 and 14.17). This road meets silviculture exemption for 404 permitting 

through Army Corps of Engineers. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located at MP 1.55 of road 45803. During periods of high rainfall 

(as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries near 

potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also 

during these periods, road construction that requires rock supplied from quarries shall be suspended 

in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). 

Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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203

207

202

3

201

6327

45890

45889

6334

6331

6326

6333

6334

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Proposed Unit

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Contours 100 ft.

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

 45886 6314 MP 3.15 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.00 0.09 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 0.09 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic during the life of these 

timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale for other activities including fire wood 

removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of 

drivable water bars or dips at all drainage culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design 

elements like oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and physically blocked or 

natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would remain in place with additional cross drains 

(water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional 

resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45886 

ROAD LOCATION: The road is located on fairly flat ground which slopes down hill at approximately 

5% grade through timber. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road does not cross wetland. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located near the beginning of road at intersection of 6314 at MP 

3.40. During periods of high rainfall (as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting 

operations will be suspended at quarries near potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may 

induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also during these periods, road construction that requires rock 

supplied from quarries shall be suspended in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would 

increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of 

rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: 

1) Mile: 0.09 AHMU: I Channel Type: MM1 BF Width: 2.9ft Incision: 1.5ft Substrate: gravel 

Gradient: 2-6% Structure: 48in. culvert 

Narrative: Maintain fish migration and avoid diverting surface drainage channels. Timing restriction 

will be determined before implementation. (BMPs 14.6, 14.14, 14.17) 

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314

905

318

1

313

310

315

312

6330

45887

45886

6337

6326

6314

45001

45002

6329

6326

6314

6328

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Proposed Unit

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Contours 100 ft.

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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Road Management Objective

Project System Land Use Designation

Central Kupreanof EIS Kake 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus 

 45887 6314 MP 3.65 

Begin MP Length Status Map Quarter Quad Photo year, roll, photos 

0.00 0.10 Planned 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design 

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

Local LI Shot rock 14' 10 Log truck Log truck 

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Local road used for silvicultural activities, will be opened periodically, closed during times of inactivity. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance Level 

(Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

0.00 0.10 2 1 

Maintenance Narrative

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; post timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status. 

AFR&P Regs. “Active” status: Keep culverts, catch basins, ditches and ditch blocks functional. Grade as needed to 

maintain crown and running surface. Control roadside brush to maintain sight distance. 

AFR&P Regs. “Inactive” status: Road is stored. Remove or bypass all drainage structures to restore natural drainage 

patterns, add water bars as needed to control runoff, and seed and fertilize disturbed soils. The road will be placed in a 

self maintaining state. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No Jurisdiction: National Forest ownership 

 Traffic Encourage: Hikers, bicycles 

 Management 

 Strategies Accept: High clearance vehicles 

 Discourage: N/A 

 Prohibit: N/A 

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicles on closed section 

Travel Management Narrative

All newly constructed NFS road will be managed as a maintenance level 2 open to motorized vehicle traffic 

during the life of these timber sale activities. They may remain open from five to ten years after this timber sale 

for other activities including fire wood removal; these roads would be constructed or placed in a self 

maintaining hydrologic status. This would include the placement of drivable water bars or dips at all drainage 

culvert locations to direct water across the road in event that the culvert plugs. Other design elements like 

oversized culverts may be used to help reduce the need for routine drainage maintenance. 

These roads would be intermittent service roads (maintenance level one) within ten years of timber harvest and 

physically blocked or natural vegetation allowed to eliminate motorized access. Drainage structures would 

remain in place with additional cross drains (water bars and dips), and the road would be considered stored. A 

review will be conducted at the time of closure for any additional resource concerns. 

Approved__________________________________________________ ________________________ 

 District Ranger Date 

Central Kupreanof Timber Harvest DEIS Appendix B ▪ 335
 

 

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 45887 

ROAD LOCATION: The start of the road follows an old decommissioned temporary road that is 

grown over. The road is located on fairly flat ground which slopes down hill at approximately 5% 

grade through timber. 

WETLANDS: The proposed road does not cross wetland. 

EROSION CONTROL: An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed 

by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (BMP 14.5). All areas of organic or mineral 

soil exposed during construction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (BMP 12.17, 14.8) 

ROCK PITS: Possible rock pit is located near the beginning of road at intersection of 6314 at MP 

3.40. During periods of high rainfall (as defined in current Regional specifications), blasting 

operations will be suspended at quarries near potentially unstable sites where ground vibration may 

induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Also during these periods, road construction that requires rock 

supplied from quarries shall be suspended in high risk areas on roads where rock hauling would 

increase the risk of mass failure (BMP 14.7). Follow BMP 14.18 for development and rehabilitation of 

rock sources. 

STREAM CROSSINGS: There are no stream crossings that require site-specific design 

consideration for volume of flow, fish habitat, or other design complexity. 

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1

905

313

315

316

6330

45887

45886

6337

6314

45001

45002

6327

6329

6314

6328

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Proposed Unit

Road Suitable for Passenger Vehicles (ML3)

High Clearance Vehicle Road (ML2)

Basic Custodial Care (Closed Road) (ML1)

New NFS Designated Road Construction (ML2)

Reconstructed Road

New Temporary Road Construction

Contours 100 ft.

Stream Class I

Stream Class II

Stream Class III

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