Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3023200 3023000 MP 0.78 Unit 584-546

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.09 Existing

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 

1 to 5 years road is not designated for public motor vehicle use and would be placed in storage. During periods of operation 

the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage, between periods of operation, 

closed to motorized traffic.

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 0.09 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; after timber haul and firewood removal, 

road will be stored and maintained in “Inactive” status.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

200 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3023200

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Unit 584-546. The proposed road reconstruction has an approximate length of 

0.09 miles. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently in storage. The road is accessed by existing 

NFS road 3023000. This road is currently closed and will require reconstruction to allow access.

Road Location: 

Road directly accesses Units 584-546. Grades are favorable to 8%. Location controlled by existing road location. Road 

location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction 

follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

During reconstruction activities, avoid putting material into adjacent wetlands (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.19 and National Core 

BMPs AqEco-2 and Road-3). The road is planned for storage following harvest (BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 7, and National 

Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing streams and wetlands. This road meets 

the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for reconstruction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications 

(R10 BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during reconstruction shall be 

grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and 

Road-7) Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil 

disturbances. Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the 

road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings: 

One Class II stream and occasional non-stream drainages are present along this road segment. Road-stream crossings, stream 

characteristics, and fish information was based on the most recent RCS data, along with additional survey information. GIS 

stream locations do not always match the RCS data. A log culvert, log bridge, or bridge will be installed at fish stream 

crossings. All structures that do not meet fish passage standards (red pipes) would be removed during road storage.

A) MP 0.06 AHMU Class II Channel Type HCO Substrate O-SA

Max. Width 0.6m Max. Depth Gradient 6-15%

Structure Log Culvert Passage Yes Timing dates 6/15-9/01

Narrative This crossing is located in cell E6 on the road card map. The structure that will be installed at this crossing 

will be designed to accomplish fish passage. Dolly Varden char presence has been verified. Available upstream habitat is 

51m, based on GIS. Instream work related to the crossing, if any, will be carried out under current timing and concurrence 

from the State will be solicited prior to starting the work.

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: No concerns.

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 201 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: Apply R10 BMP 14.7 and National Core BMP Road-3. All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed 

during reconstruction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities 

typically include culvert removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, 

revegetating disturbed soils and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs 

Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road reconstruction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 

14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and 

disperse runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any 

other BMPs determined to be site specifically appropriate.

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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3023500

3023500

3023500

3023530

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1963

1995

1960

1960

1995

1995

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552

556

557

558

162

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B

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C

C

D

D

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E

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G

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H

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9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

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Record of Decision

0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip 

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 203 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3023500 3023500 MP 3.02 Unit 583-552

Begin MP Length Status

3.02 0.43 Existing

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 

1 to 5 years road is not designated for public motor vehicle use and would be placed in storage. During periods of operation 

the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage, between periods of operation, 

closed to motorized traffic.

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

3.02 3.45 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; after timber haul and firewood removal, 

road will be stored and maintained in “Inactive” status.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

204 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 205 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3023500

Route Basic: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Unit 583-552 and provide access to landings for Units 583-168 and 583-169. 

The proposed road reconstruction has an approximate length of 0.43 mile. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 

and is currently in storage. The road is accessed by existing NFS road 3023500. This road currently has an operational 

maintenance level of 2 and may require deferred maintenance such as brushing and ditching.

Road Location: 

Road directly accesses Units 583-552. Grades are favorable to 17%. Location controlled by existing road location. Road 

location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction 

follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

During reconstruction activities, avoid putting material into adjacent wetlands (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.19 and National Core 

BMPs AqEco-2 and Road-3). The road is planned for storage following harvest (BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 7, and National 

Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing streams and wetlands. This road meets 

the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for reconstruction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications 

(R10 BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during reconstruction shall be 

grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and 

Road-7) Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil 

disturbances. Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the 

road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings: 

One Class I stream crossing is present at mile post 3.06 (cell H6) and an existing stream crossing structure is already in place. 

The stream has 512m of available upstream habitat, based on GIS. One Class II stream crossing is present at mile post 3.16 

(cell G6) and an existing stream crossing structure is already in place. The stream has 62m of available upstream habitat, 

based on GIS. Four Class IV streams and multiple non-stream drainages are present along this road segment. Road-stream 

crossings, stream characteristics, and fish information is based on the most recent RCS data, along with additional survey 

information. GIS stream locations do not always match the RCS data. All structures that do not meet fish passage standards 

(red pipes) would be removed during road storage. Instream work related to the crossing, if any, would be carried out under 

current timing restrictions and concurrence from the State would be solicited prior to starting the work.

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: No concerns.

Botany: No concerns

206 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Invasive Species: Orange hawkweed is known within the first two miles of the NFS road 3023500. Monitoring will be 

done to ensure that the infestation is not spread as a result of project activities.

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: Apply R10 BMP 14.7 and National Core BMP Road-3. All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed 

during reconstruction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities 

typically include culvert removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, 

revegetating disturbed soils and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs 

Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road reconstruction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 

14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and 

disperse runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any 

other BMPs determined to be site specifically appropriate.

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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3023500

3000000

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1965

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171

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550

A

A

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C

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G

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9 9

8 8

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6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

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Record of Decision

0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip 

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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208 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3023510 3023500 MP 0.36 Unit 583-550

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.18 Existing

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 

1 to 5 years road is not designated for public motor vehicle use and would be placed in storage. During periods of operation 

the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage, between periods of operation, 

closed to motorized traffic.

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 0.18 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; after timber haul and firewood removal, 

road will be stored and maintained in “Inactive” status.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils.

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 209 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

210 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3023510 

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Unit 583-550. The proposed road reconstruction has an approximate length of 

0.18 mile. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently in storage. The road is accessed by existing 

NFS road 3023500. This road currently has an operational maintenance level of 2 and may require deferred maintenance such 

as brushing and ditching.

Road Location: 

Road directly accesses Units 583-550. Grades are favorable to 14%. Location controlled by existing road location. Road 

location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction 

follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

During reconstruction activities, avoid putting material into adjacent wetlands (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.19 and National Core 

BMPs AqEco-2 and Road-3). The road is planned for storage following harvest (BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 7, and National 

Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing streams and wetlands. This road meets 

the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for reconstruction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications 

(R10 BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during reconstruction shall be 

grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and

Road-7) Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil 

disturbances. Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the 

road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Approximately 0.12 mile of the road appears to be underlain by a bedrock type which contains varying amounts of pyrite and 

other sulfides. Within the Coffman Cove Road project, similar bedrock that was heavily mineralized was used in the road's 

subgrade resulted in the generation of "acid rock drainage" (ARD), which negatively impacted water quality and aquatic 

environments downstream of the construction. Existing Forest roads and quarries in this area are constructed from and on 

this or similar bedrock types. The level of mineralization of the material used for construction of existing roads is not known; 

however, no past problems have been observed. Any existing material source or newly developed source within similar 

bedrock types that may be used to construct access to the proposed harvest areas, shall be assessed as to its ARD potential.

Stream Crossings: 

No Class I, II, III or IV stream crossings are present along this road segment. Approximately 240 meters of the existing road 

prism was built in the riparian area of a Class I stream. Road-stream crossings, stream characteristics, and fish information is 

based on the most recent RCS data, along with additional survey information. GIS stream locations do not always match the 

RCS data.

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 211 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: No concerns.

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: Apply R10 BMP 14.7 and National Core BMP Road-3. All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed 

during reconstruction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities 

typically include culvert removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, 

revegetating disturbed soils and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs 

Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road reconstruction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 

14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and 

disperse runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any 

other BMPs determined to be site specifically appropriate.

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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3023530

3023500

3023530_0.90L

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1963

1995

1960

1960

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551

552

556

557

558

162

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

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F

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G

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6 6

5 5

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3 3

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0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip 

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 213 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3023530 3023500 MP 3.05 Unit 583-558

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 1.30 Existing

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities are completed, the road would be placed in storage and would not be designated for public 

motor vehicle use. During periods of operation the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance 

level 1, storage, between periods of operation, closed to motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 1.30 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; after timber haul and firewood removal, 

road will be stored and maintained in “Inactive” status.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: N/A

Management 

Stategies Accept: Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: N/A

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level 1) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3023530 

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide direct access to Units 583-556, 583-557, and 583-558 and indirect access to units 583-

167, 586-168, 586-169, 586-177 and 586-555. The proposed road reconstruction has an approximate length of 1.30 miles.

The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently in storage. The road is accessed by existing NFS road 

3023500. This road may required deferred maintenance such as brushing and ditching. 

Road Location: 

Road directly accesses Units 583-556, 583-557, and 583-558; provides access to road 3023535, which accesses units 583-

167, 583-168, 583-169, and 583-555; and provides helicopter landing locations for Unit 583-177. Grades are favorable to 

10%. Road traverses through almost 1 mile of RMAs. However, location is controlled by existing road location. Road 

location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction 

follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

During reconstruction activities, avoid putting material into adjacent wetlands (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.19 and National Core 

BMPs AqEco-2 and Road-3). The road is planned for storage following harvest (BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 7, and National 

Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing streams and wetlands. This road meets 

the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for reconstruction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications 

(R10 BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during reconstruction shall be 

grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and 

Road-7) Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil 

disturbances. Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the 

road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings: 

This road segment crosses three Class I streams, one Class II stream, four Class IV streams and multiple non-stream 

drainages. Two of the four Class IV streams (mile posts 1.35/cell E3 and 1.46/cell F2) are Class II streams downstream of the 

road and neither crossing requires a fish passage structure. Road-stream crossings, stream characteristics, and fish 

information was based on the most recent RCS data, along with additional survey information. GIS stream locations do not 

always match the RCS data. A log culvert, log bridge, or bridge will be installed at fish stream crossings. All structures that 

do not meet fish passage standards (red pipes) would be removed during road storage.

A) MP 0.29 AHMU Class I Channel Type PAB Substrate O

Max. Width Max. Depth Gradient 1%

Structure Log Culvert/Bridge Passage Yes Timing dates 6/25 to 9/01

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell G7 on the road card map. The structure that will be installed at this crossing 

will be designed to accomplish fish passage. Coho salmon, cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden char presence have been 

verified. Available upstream habitat is 1,459m, based on GIS. Instream work related to the crossing, if any, will be carried 

out under current timing restrictions and concurrence from the State will be solicited prior to starting the work.

B) MP 0.51 AHMU Class I Channel Type FPM Substrate SA-CO

Max. Width 13.6 Max. Depth Gradient 1%

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Structure Log Culvert/Bridge Passage Yes Timing dates 7/18-8/15

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell G7 on the road card map. The structure that will be installed at this crossing 

will be designed to accomplish fish passage. Steelhead trout, sockeye salmon, coho salmon, cutthroat trout and Dolly 

Varden char presence have been verified. Available upstream habitat is 1,495m, based on GIS. Instream work related to 

the crossing, if any, will be carried out under current timing restrictions and concurrence from the State will be solicited 

prior to starting the work.

C) MP 1.06 AHMU Class I Channel Type AFM Substrate SA-CO

Max. Width 3m Max. Depth Gradient 10-12%

Structure Log Culvert/Bridge Passage Yes Timing dates 6/15 to 9/01

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell B3/C3 on the road card map. The structure that will be installed at this crossing 

will be designed to accomplish fish passage. Coho salmon, cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden char presence have been 

verified. Available upstream habitat is 47m, based on GIS. Instream work related to the crossing, if any, will be carried 

out under current timing restrictions and concurrence from the State will be solicited prior to starting the work.

D) MP 1.13 AHMU Class II Channel Type AFH Substrate SA-CO

Max. Width 1.2m Max. Depth Gradient 15%

Structure Log Culvert Passage Yes Timing dates 6/15 to 9/01

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell C3 on the road card map. The structure that will be installed at this crossing 

will be designed to accomplish fish passage. Cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden char presence have been verified. 

Available upstream habitat is 115m, based on GIS. Instream work related to the crossing, if any, will be carried out under 

current timing restrictions and concurrence from the State will be solicited prior to starting the work.

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: Recommend early closure of this road to maintain the unroaded character and connectivity in this area. 

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: 

Approximately 1 mile of the road is through RMAs. Consider early storage of this road, because of potential for riparian and 

fish stream effects. Apply R10 BMP 14.7 and National Core BMP Road-3. All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed 

during reconstruction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities. Storage activities typically include culvert 

removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed soils 

and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, 

Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road reconstruction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and 

National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from 

streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be 

site specifically appropriate.

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3023535 3023530 MP 0.79 Unit 583-555

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.79 Existing

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities are completed, the road would be placed in storage and would not be designated for public 

motor vehicle use. During periods of operation the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance 

level 1, storage, between periods of operation, closed to motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 0.79 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; after timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: N/A

Management 

Stategies Accept: Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: N/A

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

220 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3023535 

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Units 583-167 to 583-169, and 583-555. The proposed road reconstruction 

has an approximate length of 0.79 mile. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently in storage. The 

road is accessed by existing NFS road 3023530. This road is currently closed and will require reconstruction to allow access.

Road Location: 

Road directly accesses Units 583-167 and 583-555, and provides helicopter landing locations for Units 583-168 and 583-169. 

Grades are favorable to 11%. Location controlled by existing road location. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install 

adequate cross drains so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 

14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

During reconstruction activities, avoid putting material into adjacent wetlands (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.19 and National Core 

BMPs AqEco-2 and Road-3). The road is planned for storage following harvest (BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 7, and National 

Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing streams and wetlands. This road meets 

the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for reconstruction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications 

(R10 BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during reconstruction shall be 

grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and 

Road-7) Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil 

disturbances. Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the 

road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings:

This road segment crosses one Class I stream, three Class II streams, five Class IV streams and multiple non-stream

drainages. Road-stream crossings, stream characteristics, and fish information was based on the most recent RCS data, along 

with additional survey information. GIS stream locations do not always match the RCS data. A log culvert, log bridge, or 

bridge will be installed at fish stream crossings. All structures that do not meet fish passage standards (red pipes) would be 

removed during road storage.

A) MP 0.08 AHMU Class I Channel Type MMS Substrate GR-SBD

Max. Width 5m Max. Depth Gradient 5%

Structure Log Culvert/Bridge Passage Yes Timing dates 7/18-8/15 

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell H4 on the road card map. The structure that will be installed at this crossing 

will be designed to accomplish fish passage. Steelhead trout, Coho salmon, cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden char 

presence have been verified. Available upstream habitat is 735m, based on GIS. Instream work related to the crossing, if 

any, will be carried out under current timing restrictions and concurrence from the State will be solicited prior to starting 

the work.

B) MP 0.13 AHMU Class II Channel Type Substrate

Max. Width Max. Depth Gradient

Structure Log Culvert/Bridge Passage Yes Timing dates Needed

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell H5 on the road card map. The structure that will be installed at this crossing 

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will be designed to accomplish fish passage. Available upstream habitat is 73m, based on GIS. This stream has not been

surveyed. An additional survey will be conducted prior to implementation to determine fish presence and timing 

restrictions. Instream work related to the crossing, if any, will be carried out under current timing and concurrence from 

the State will be solicited prior to starting the work. 

C) MP 0.18 AHMU Class II Channel Type Substrate

Max. Width Max. Depth Gradient

Structure Log Culvert/Bridge Passage Yes Timing dates Needed

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell H5 on the road card map. The structure that will be installed at this crossing 

will be designed to accomplish fish passage. Available upstream habitat is 24m, based on GIS. This stream has not been

surveyed. An additional survey will be conducted prior to implementation to determine fish presence and timing 

restrictions. Instream work related to the crossing, if any, will be carried out under current timing and concurrence from 

the State will be solicited prior to starting the work.

D) MP 0.21 AHMU Class II Channel Type Substrate

Max. Width Max. Depth Gradient 11%

Structure Log Culvert/Bridge Passage Yes Timing dates Needed

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell H5 on the road card map. The structure that will be installed at this crossing 

will be designed to accomplish fish passage. Available upstream habitat is 3,133m, based on GIS. This stream has not 

been surveyed. An additional survey will be conducted prior to implementation to determine fish presence and timing 

restrictions. Instream work related to the crossing, if any, will be carried out under current timing and concurrence from 

the State will be solicited prior to starting the work.

E) MP 0.51 AHMU Class II Channel Type HCL Substrate CO-BR

Max. Width 6m Max. Depth Gradient 6%

Structure Log Culvert/Bridge Passage Yes Timing dates Needed

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell E6 on the road card map. The structure that will be installed at this crossing 

will be designed to accomplish fish passage. Cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden char presence have been verified. 

Available upstream habitat is 188m, based on GIS. Instream work related to the crossing, if any, will be carried out under 

current timing and concurrence from the State will be solicited prior to starting the work.

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: Recommend early closure of this road to maintain the unroaded character and connectivity in this area.

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: Apply R10 BMP 14.7 and National Core BMP Road-3. All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed 

during reconstruction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities. Storage activities typically include culvert 

removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed soils 

and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, 

Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road reconstruction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and 

National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from 

streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be 

site specifically appropriate.

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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Road

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National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip 

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

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Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3026100 Eagle Creek 3026000 MP 1.82 Unit 583-184

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.33 Existing

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 

1 to 5 years road is not designated for public motor vehicle use and would be placed in storage. During periods of operation 

the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage, between periods of operation, 

closed to motorized traffic.

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 0.33 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; after timber haul and firewood removal, 

road will be stored and maintained in “Inactive” status.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

226 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3026100

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Unit 583-184. The proposed road reconstruction has an approximate length of 

0.33 mile. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently in storage. The road is accessed by existing 

NFS road 3026000. This road is currently has an operational maintenance level of 2, and may require deferred maintenance 

such as brushing and ditching.

Road Location: 

Road directly accesses Unit 583-184. Grades are favorable to 15%. Location controlled by existing road location. Road 

location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction 

follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

During reconstruction activities, avoid putting material into adjacent wetlands (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.19 and National Core 

BMPs AqEco-2 and Road-3). The road is planned for storage following harvest (BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 7, and National 

Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing streams and wetlands. This road meets 

the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for reconstruction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications 

(R10 BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during reconstruction shall be 

grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and 

Road-7) Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil 

disturbances. Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the 

road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings:

Three Class III stream crossings are present along this road segment. Existing structures are already in place at all three Class 

III stream crossings and are listed at the following locations: mile post 0.02 (cell D6), mile post 0.06 (cell D6) and mile post 

0.18 (cell E5/F5). The class III stream at mile post 0.02 has been diverted from its 24 inch cmp to a ditch relief structure 

about 30 feet away because of blockage. Note: all three Class III streams are not mapped, but were identified through a RCS 

survey and confirmed by a watershed improvement tracking survey. These streams were not completely surveyed. Multiple 

non-stream drainages are present along this road segment. Road-stream crossings, stream characteristics, and fish information 

was based on the most recent RCS data, along with additional survey information. GIS stream locations do not always match 

the RCS data.

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: No concerns.

Botany: No concerns

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Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: Apply R10 BMP 14.7 and National Core BMP Road-3. All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed 

during reconstruction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities 

typically include culvert removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, 

revegetating disturbed soils and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs 

Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road reconstruction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 

14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and 

disperse runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any 

other BMPs determined to be site specifically appropriate.

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip 

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

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Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3030100 Eagle Creek 3030100 MP 1.25 Unit #578

Begin MP Length Status

1.25 2.23 Existing

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized

traffic. After timber sale activities are completed, the road would be placed in storage and would not be designated for public 

motor vehicle use as a road, and is dual designated as National Forest System Trail and managed as OHV motorized trail. 

During periods of operation the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage with 

OHV, between periods of operation, closed to highway vehicles. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

1.25 3.48 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; after timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: N/A 

Management 

Stategies Accept: OHV and Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 

 Discourage: N/A

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Highway vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

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Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3030100

Route Basic: The purpose of this road is to provide direct or indirect access to Units 581-577, 581-578, and 582-207. The proposed road 

reconstruction has an approximate length of 2.23 miles. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently 

in storage. The road is accessed by existing NFS road 3030100. This road is currently has an operational maintenance level of 

2, and may require deferred maintenance such as brushing and ditching.

Road Location: 

Road directly accesses 81-577 and 581-578; provides access to a temporary road, which accesses 582-207; and provides 

helicopter landing locations for Units 582-212 and 582-213. Grades are favorable to 15%. Location controlled by existing 

road location. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). 

During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: During reconstruction activities, avoid putting material into adjacent wetlands (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.19 and 

National Core BMPs AqEco-2 and Road-3). The road is planned for storage following harvest (BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 

7, and National Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing streams and wetlands. 

This road meets the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for reconstruction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications 

(R10 BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during reconstruction shall be 

grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and 

Road-7) Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil 

disturbances. Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the 

road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body.

A portion of the road is underlain by a bedrock type which contains varying amounts of pyrite and other sulfides. Within the

Coffman Cove Road project, similar bedrock that was heavily mineralized was used in the road's subgrade resulted in the 

generation of "acid rock drainage" (ARD), which negatively impacted water quality and aquatic environments downstream of 

the construction. Existing Forest roads and quarries in this area are constructed from and on this or similar bedrock types. The 

level of mineralization of the material used for construction of existing roads is not known; however, no past problems have 

been observed. Any existing material source or newly developed source within similar bedrock types that may be used to 

construct access to the proposed harvest areas, shall be assessed as to its ARD potential.

Stream Crossings: 

One Class I stream crossing is present at mile post 1.30 (cell A6) and an existing stream crossing structure is already in place. 

The stream has 389m of available upstream habitat, based on UA surveys. One Class II stream crossing is present at mile 

post 1.53 (cell B5) and an existing stream crossing structure (red pipe) is already in place. The stream has 538m of available 

upstream habitat, based on UA surveys. The stream mapped in GIS ends in unit 581-464 downstream of the road and does 

not, therefore, appear on the road card map as a road-stream crossing. One Class II stream crossing is present at mile post 

1.87 (cell C4) and an existing stream crossing structure is already in place. The stream has 94m of available upstream habitat, 

based on GIS. Six Class IV streams and multiple non-stream drainages are present along this road segment. A stream 

crossing is present at mile post 2.15 (cell E3). The stream is Class II downstream of the road and Class IV upstream of the 

road, therefore, this crossing is regarded as one of six Class IV stream crossings. Road-stream crossings, stream 

characteristics, and fish information is based on the most recent RCS data, along with additional survey information. GIS 

stream locations do not always match the RCS data. All structures that do not meet fish passage standards (red pipes) would 

232 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

be removed during road storage. If necessary, an additional survey would be conducted during storage to determine fish 

presence and timing restrictions. Instream work related to the crossing, if any, would be carried out under current timing 

restrictions and concurrence from the State would be solicited prior to starting the work.

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: In units 574 and road appears to be within 1⁄4 mile of eagle nest located near east end of unit 574. Nest activity 

will be determined prior to implementation; timing restrictions may apply.

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: An infestation of common tansy is known within the first mile of the NFS road 3030100. Monitoring

will be completed to ensure that the infestation does not spread as a result of project activities.

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: Apply R10 BMP 14.7 and National Core BMP Road-3. All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed 

during reconstruction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities. Storage activities typically include culvert 

removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed soils 

and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, 

Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road reconstruction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and 

National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from 

streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be 

site specifically appropriate.

Scenery/Recreation: Road would result in increased access to the Eagle Creek corridor. Consider early storage of road 

following logging.

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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3030100

3030108

3030105

3030000

3030110

3030110_0.22L

3030100_0.77L

3030108

3030100_1.07R

3030100

1995

1969

1969

1969

1969

469

572

574

575

576

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

I

I

J

J

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9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

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Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip 

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3030108 3030100 MP 0.96 Unit # 572

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.14 Existing

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 

1 to 5 years road is not designated for public motor vehicle use and would be placed in storage. During periods of operation 

the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage, between periods of operation, 

closed to motorized traffic.

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 0.14 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; after timber haul and firewood removal, 

road will be stored and maintained in “Inactive” status.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

 

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: One to five years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

Management 

Stategies Accept: One to five years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: One to five years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

236 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3030108 

Route Basic: The purpose of this road is to provide direct or indirect access to Units 581-572. The proposed road reconstruction has an 

approximate length of 0.14 miles. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently in storage. The road is 

accessed by existing NFS road 3030100. 

Road Location: 

Road directly accesses 581-572. Grades are favorable to 5%. Location controlled by existing road location. Road location 

follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow 

BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: During reconstruction activities, avoid putting material into adjacent wetlands (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.19 and 

National Core BMPs AqEco-2 and Road-3). The road is planned for storage following harvest (BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 

7, and National Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing streams and wetlands. 

This road meets the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for reconstruction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications 

(R10 BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during reconstruction shall be 

grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and 

Road-7) Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil 

disturbances. Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the 

road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body.

A portion of the road is underlain by a bedrock type which contains varying amounts of pyrite and other sulfides. Within the

Coffman Cove Road project, similar bedrock that was heavily mineralized was used in the road's subgrade resulted in the 

generation of "acid rock drainage" (ARD), which negatively impacted water quality and aquatic environments downstream of 

the construction. Existing Forest roads and quarries in this area are constructed from and on this or similar bedrock types. The 

level of mineralization of the material used for construction of existing roads is not known; however, no past problems have 

been observed. Any existing material source or newly developed source within similar bedrock types that may be used to 

construct access to the proposed harvest areas, shall be assessed as to its ARD potential.

Stream Crossings:

No Class I, II, III or IV stream crossings are present along this road segment. Occasional non-stream drainages are present 

along this road segment. Road-stream crossings, stream characteristics, and fish information is based on the most recent RCS 

data, along with additional survey information. GIS stream locations do not always match the RCS data. 

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: In unit 572 the road appears to be within 1⁄4 mile of eagle nest located near east end of unit 574. Nest activity will 

be determined prior to implementation; timing restrictions may apply.

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Botany: No concerns 

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: Apply R10 BMP 14.7 and National Core BMP Road-3. All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed 

during reconstruction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities 

typically include culvert removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, 

revegetating disturbed soils and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs 

Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road reconstruction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 

14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and 

disperse runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any 

other BMPs determined to be site specifically appropriate.

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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2030110

2030100

2030100

2030110

2030111

1987

1988

1987

1986

1995

2

3 3

4

5

6

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

I

I

J

J

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9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Record of Decision

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Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Timber Production

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

2030111 2030110 MP 0.5 Unit 595-005

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.58 Planned

 

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 1 

to 5 years road is not designated for public motor vehicle use and would be placed in storage. During periods of operation the 

road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage, between periods of operation, closed to 

motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 0.58 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

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.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling dips 

may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management and 

administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be stored 

and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level 1) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 2030111

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to access Unit 595-005. The proposed road has an approximate length of 0.58 mile. The first 0.08 

mile of this proposed road is constructed over a previously decommissioned road bed. The road is accessed by existing NFS 

road 2030110. This road is currently in storage and will require reconstruction to allow access. 

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 595-005. Grades are primarily favorable to 9%, construction difficulty is easy to moderate. Location 

controlled by existing road location and needed landing locations. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross 

drains so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 

14.19.

Wetlands: 

The road traverses through less than 1⁄4 acre of forested wetland. Road location was completed to avoid wetlands; however, 

wetlands were unavoidable on the proposed road due to safety considerations, engineering design constraints, and 

considerations for other resources (R10 BMPs 12.5 and 14.2 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2 and Road-2). Overlay 

construction would be used where possible, excavation would be avoided, and extra cross drains would be installed to avoid 

altering subsurface flow (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.3, 14.9, and 14.17, CFR BPs 5, 7, and 8, and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac2, Road-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7). The road is planned for storage following harvest (R10 BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 

7, and National Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing streams and wetlands. This 

road meets the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near potential 

unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near streamcourses or other 

water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a filter strip, buffer, or

sediment basin prior to entering a water body.

Stream Crossings: 

This road crosses one Class III stream, three class IV streams and occasional non-stream drainages. A site survey will be 

conducted to determine appropriate structures. A log culvert, log bridge, or bridge will be installed at fish stream crossings.

A) MP 0.24 AHMU Class III Channel Type HCM Incision 3.6 m

Max. Width 5.5 m Max. Depth not measured Gradient 18% Substrate bed rock

Structure mod bridge Passage no Timing dates 

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell F5 on the road card map where the road first enters Unit 595-005. 

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: No concerns

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Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No Concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns.

Soil and Water: 

The proposed route traverses 25 to 40% slopes to access unit 595-005. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 14.7 and National Core 

BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during reconstruction shall be grass seeded 

and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage 

following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities typically include culvert removal or bypassing 

with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed soils and potential erosion 

sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-2). 

Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs 

AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 14.8 

and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be site specifically appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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3000197

3000195

1992

1970

140

141

142

143

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A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

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F

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G

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H

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J

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9 9

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6 6

5 5

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3 3

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Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Number: 3000195

244 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3000195 3000190 MP 1.15 Unit 585-140

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.99 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal other incidental uses . At the end of 1 to 

5 years road is not designated for public motor vehicle use and would be placed in storage. During periods of operation the 

road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage, between periods of operation, closed 

to motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 0.99 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

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.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 245 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

246 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3000195

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to access Units 585-140, 585-141, 584-142 and 584-143. The proposed road has an approximate 

length of 0.99 miles. The first 0.47 miles of this proposed road are constructed over a previously decommissioned road bed. 

The road is accessed by an existing NFS road 3000190. Deferred maintenance may be needed on the existing road including 

brushing, ditch cleaning, drainage maintenance and spot rocking.

Road Location: 

Road accesses Units Units 585-140 and 584-142. Grades are favorable to 13%, construction difficulty is easy to moderate.

Location controlled by existing road location, needed landing locations, and terrain. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install 

adequate cross drains so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 

14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

The road traverses through about 1 acre of forested wetland and 1 acre of forested wetland/emergent short sedge. Road 

location was completed to avoid wetlands; however, wetlands were unavoidable on the proposed road due to safety 

considerations, engineering design constraints, and considerations for other resources (R10 BMPs 12.5 and 14.2 and National 

Core BMPs AqEco-2 and Road-2). Overlay construction would be used where possible, excavation would be avoided, and 

extra cross drains would be installed to avoid altering subsurface flow (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.3, 14.9, and 14.17, CFR BPs 5, 7, 

and 8, and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7). The road is planned for storage 

following harvest (R10 BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 7, and National Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to

discourage ATVs from crossing streams and wetlands. This road meets the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through 

the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings: 

No Class I, II or III stream crossings are present; however, there are four Class IV stream crossings and multiple non-stream 

drainages.

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: No concerns

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 247 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: 

The proposed route traverses 10 to 25% slopes to access Units 585-140, 585-141, and 584-142. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 

14.7 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during 

reconstruction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and 

Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities 

typically include culvert removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, 

revegetating disturbed soils and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs 

Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 

14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse 

runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs 

determined to be site specifically appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

248 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
3000190

3000000

3000197

3000195

1992

1970

1966

1995

141 140

142

143

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

I

I

J

J

10 10

9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Record of Decision

0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Number: 3000197

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 249 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3000197 3000195 MP 0.95 Unit 585-141

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.16 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 

1 to 5 years road is not designated for public motor vehicle use and would be placed in storage. During periods of operation 

the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage, between periods of operation, 

closed to motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 0.16 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

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.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils.

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

250 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 251 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3000197

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to access Unit 585-141. The proposed road has an approximate length of 0.16 mile. The road is 

accessed by proposed NFS road 3000195. 

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 585-141. Grades are favorable to 6%, construction difficulty is easy to moderate. Location controlled by 

existing road location, needed landing locations, and terrain. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains 

so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

The entire road traverses through forested wetland. Road location was completed to avoid wetlands; however, wetlands were 

unavoidable on the proposed road due to safety considerations, extent of forested wetland, engineering design constraints, 

and considerations for other resources (R10 BMPs 12.5 and 14.2 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2 and Road-2). Overlay 

construction would be used where possible, excavation would be avoided, and extra cross drains would be installed to avoid 

altering subsurface flow (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.3, 14.9, and 14.17, CFR BPs 5, 7, and 8, and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, 

Fac-2, Road-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7). The road is planned for storage following harvest (R10 BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 

2 and 7, and National Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing streams and 

wetlands. This road meets the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings: 

No Class I, II or III stream crossings are present; however, there is one Class IV stream crossing and occasional non-stream 

drainages. If this proposed road is re-routed near milepost 0.05, an additional stream survey may be necessary given the 

proximity of a Class III stream reach. 

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: No concerns

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

252 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Soil and Water: 

The proposed route traverses 10 to 20% slopes to access Unit 585-141. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 14.7 and National Core 

BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during reconstruction shall be grass seeded 

and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for 

storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities typically include culvert removal or 

bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed soils and potential 

erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg2). Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs 

AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 

14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be site specifically 

appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 253 Appendix 2
3000304

3000303

3000303

3023500

3000302

3000000

3000301

1960

1959

1995 1960

1995

2006

172

550

559

560

562

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

I

I

J

J

10 10

9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Record of Decision

0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Number: 3000301

254 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3000301 3000301 MP 0.54 Unit 583-172

Begin MP Length Status

0.54 0.43 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities are completed, the road would be placed in storage and would not be designated for public 

motor vehicle use. During periods of operation the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance 

level 1, storage, between periods of operation, closed to motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.54 0.97 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; after timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 255 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: N/A

Management 

Stategies Accept: Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: N/A

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

256 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3000301

Route Basics: 

The purpose of this road is to access Unit 583-172. The proposed road has an approximate length of 0.43 mile. The road is 

accessed by an existing NFS road 3000301. The existing road current has an operational maintenance level of 1, and is in 

storage. The road must be reconstructed to allow access to the proposed road.

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 583-172. Grades are adverse to 10%, construction difficulty is easy to moderate. Location controlled by 

existing road location, needed landing locations, and terrain. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains 

so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

This road traverses through about 13⁄4 acre of forested wetland. Road location was completed to avoid wetlands; however, 

wetlands were unavoidable on the proposed road due to safety considerations, engineering design constraints, and 

considerations for other resources (R10 BMPs 12.5 and 14.2 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2 and Road-2). Overlay 

construction would be used where possible, excavation would be avoided, and extra cross drains would be installed to avoid 

altering subsurface flow (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.3, 14.9, and 14.17, CFR BPs 5, 7, and 8, and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, 

Fac-2, Road-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7). The road is planned for storage following harvest (R10 BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 

2 and 7, and National Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing streams and 

wetlands. This road meets the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings: 

No Class I, II or III stream crossings are present; however, there is one Class IV stream crossing and multiple non-stream 

drainages. 

Other Resource Information

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: Entire reconstructed road length is in a small OGR. Road is in an area that provides east-west connectivity to the 

shoreline near Ratz Harbor. Minimize disturbance adjacent to road. Recommend road storage immediately after harvest is 

completed. This road is recommeded for early closure for wildlife concerns. 

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 257 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: 

The proposed route traverses 10 to 55% slopes to access unit 583-172. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 14.7 and National Core 

BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during reconstruction shall be grass seeded 

and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for 

storage following timber sale activities. Storage activities typically include culvert removal or bypassing with waterbars to 

restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed soils and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 

14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel 

disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, 

Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National 

Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be site specifically appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

258 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
3012100

3012140

3012145

3012140

1992

1988

1993

35

36

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

I

I

J

J

10 10

9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Record of Decision

0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Number: 3012140

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 259 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Timber Production

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3012140 3012140 MP 1.53 Unit 597.2-36

Begin MP Length Status

1.53 0.61 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 

the 1 to 5 year period, the road is not designated for public motor vehicle use as a road, and is dual designated as National 

Forest System Trail and managed as OHV motorized trail. During periods of operation the road will be closed to public 

motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage with OHV, between periods of operation, closed to highway 

vehicles. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

1.53 2.14 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

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.

ATM

OTHER SYSTEM OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE (OHV) TRAIL A road or trail that is closed to all highway legal vehicle 

traffic, has a vegetative clearing width of approximately 6 feet is maintained and the OHV trail is monitored for resource 

protection. OHV are vehicles designed or retro-fitted primarily for recreational use off road. This classification includes allterrain vehicles, mini-bikes, amphibious vehicles, off highway motorcycles, motorized trail bikes, and dune buggies, 50 

inches or less in width. DURING THE TIME IT IS CLOSED IT WILL BE MANAGED AS A TRAIL. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS – National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

260 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30 

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 OHV and Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

 

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and highway legal vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for OHV and non-motorized uses. Road is 

placed into storage (Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 261 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3012140

Route Basics: 

The purpose of this road is to access Unit 597.2-36. The proposed road has an approximate length of 0.61 miles. The road is 

accessed by existing NFS road 3012140. Deferred maintenance may be needed on the existing road including brushing, ditch 

cleaning, drainage maintenance and spot rocking. 

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 597.2-36. Grades are favorable to 17%, construction difficulty is easy to difficuilt. Areas of full bench 

rock construction are crossed. Location controlled by existing road location and needed landing locations. Road location 

follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow 

BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

The road traverses through about 2 acres of forested wetland. Road location was completed to avoid wetlands; however, 

wetlands were unavoidable on the proposed road due to safety considerations, engineering design constraints, and 

considerations for other resources (R10 BMPs 12.5 and 14.2 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2 and Road-2). Overlay 

construction would be used where possible, excavation would be avoided, and extra cross drains would be installed to avoid 

altering subsurface flow (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.3, 14.9, and 14.17, CFR BPs 5, 7, and 8, and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, 

Fac-2, Road-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7). The road is planned for storage following harvest (R10 BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 

2 and 7, and National Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing streams and 

wetlands. This road meets the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Stream Crossings: 

No Class I, II or III stream crossings are present; however, there are eight Class IV stream crossings and multiple non-stream 

drainages. 

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Other Resource Information

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: No concerns

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

262 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Soil and Water: 

The proposed route traverses 20 to 60% slopes to access Unit 597.2-36. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 14.7 and National Core 

BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during reconstruction shall be grass seeded 

and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for 

storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities typically include culvert removal or 

bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed soils and potential 

erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg2). Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs 

AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 

14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be site specifically 

appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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3013000

3013000

1989

1989

46

47

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

I

I

J

J

10 10

9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Record of Decision

0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Number: 3013000

264 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Timber Production

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3013000 3013000 MP 4.23 Unit 597.2-47

Begin MP Length Status

4.23 0.29 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 

1 to 5 years road is not designated for public motor vehicle use and would be placed in storage. During periods of operation 

the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage, between periods of operation, 

closed to motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

4.23 4.52 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

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.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS – National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 265 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

266 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3013000

Route Basics: 

The purpose of this road is to access Unit 597.2-47. The proposed road has an approximate length of 0.29 miles. The road is 

accessed by an existing NFS road 3013000. Deferred maintenance may be needed on the existing road including brushing, 

ditch cleaning, drainage maintenance and spot rocking.

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 597.2-47. Grades are adverse to 8%, construction difficulty is easy to moderate. Location controlled by 

existing road location, needed landing locations, and terrain. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains 

so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

The planned location of Road 3013000 does not cross any wetlands. If that changes, all locations where road crosses 

wetladns would have adequate drainage structures installed (R10 BMP 12.5 and National Core BMP AqEco-2).

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6). Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings: 

No Class I, II or III stream crossings are present; however, there are five Class IV stream crossings and occasional nonstream drainages. 

Other Resource Information

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: No concerns

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: 

The proposed route traverses 30 to 50% slopes to access Unit 597.2-47. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 14.7 and National Core 

BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during reconstruction shall be grass seeded 

and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for 

storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities typically include culvert removal or 

bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed soils and potential 

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 267 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg2). Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs 

AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 

14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be site specifically 

appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

268 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
3013155

3013154

1989 1989

1989

2005

1991

49

49

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

I

I

J

J

10 10

9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Record of Decision

0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Number: 3013154

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 269 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3013154 3013154 MP 0.53 Unit 597.2-49

Begin MP Length Status

0.53 0.89 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities are completed, the road would be placed in storage and would not be designated for public 

motor vehicle use. During periods of operation the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance 

level 1, storage, between periods of operation, closed to motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.53 1.42 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; after timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

270 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: N/A

Management 

Stategies Accept: Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: N/A

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

 

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 271 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria

Road 3013154

Route Basics: 

The purpose of this road is to access Unit 597.2-49. The proposed road has an approximate length of 0.89 miles. The road is 

accessed by an existing NFS road 3013154. The existing road is currently in storage and must be reconstructed to allow 

access to the proposed road.

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 597.2-49. Grades are adverse to 15%, construction difficulty is moderate. Location controlled by existing 

road location, needed landing locations, and terrain. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains so as not 

to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

This road traverses through approximately 2 acres of forested wetland and 1⁄4 acre of moss muskeg. Road location was 

completed to avoid wetlands; however, wetlands were unavoidable on the proposed road due to safety considerations, 

engineering design constraints, and considerations for other resources (R10 BMPs 12.5 and 14.2 and National Core BMPs 

AqEco-2 and Road-2). Overlay construction would be used where possible, excavation would be avoided, and extra cross 

drains would be installed to avoid altering subsurface flow (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.3, 14.9, and 14.17, CFR BPs 5, 7, and 8, and 

National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7). The road is planned for storage following 

harvest (R10 BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 7, and National Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage 

ATVs from crossing streams and wetlands. This road meets the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army 

Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Stream Crossings: 

No Class I, II or III stream crossings are present; however, there are two Class IV stream crossings and occasional nonstream drainages.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Other Resource Information

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: Recommend for early closure due to ADF&G concerns with wolf use in area and low elevation travel route.

Botany: A population of lesser round leaved orchid, with 6 plants, is within the proposed harvest for the unit, and located 

about 150 ft south of the proposed road.

Invasive Species: No concerns

272 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3013154 3013154 MP 0.53 Unit 597.2-49

Begin MP Length Status

0.53 0.89 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities are completed, the road would be placed in storage and would not be designated for public 

motor vehicle use. During periods of operation the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance 

level 1, storage, between periods of operation, closed to motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.53 1.42 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; after timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 273 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: N/A

Management 

Stategies Accept: Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: N/A

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

 

274 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria

Road 3013154

Route Basics: 

The purpose of this road is to access Unit 597.2-49. The proposed road has an approximate length of 0.89 miles. The road is 

accessed by an existing NFS road 3013154. The existing road is currently in storage and must be reconstructed to allow 

access to the proposed road.

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 597.2-49. Grades are adverse to 15%, construction difficulty is moderate. Location controlled by existing 

road location, needed landing locations, and terrain. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains so as not 

to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

This road traverses through approximately 2 acres of forested wetland and 1⁄4 acre of moss muskeg. Road location was 

completed to avoid wetlands; however, wetlands were unavoidable on the proposed road due to safety considerations, 

engineering design constraints, and considerations for other resources (R10 BMPs 12.5 and 14.2 and National Core BMPs 

AqEco-2 and Road-2). Overlay construction would be used where possible, excavation would be avoided, and extra cross 

drains would be installed to avoid altering subsurface flow (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.3, 14.9, and 14.17, CFR BPs 5, 7, and 8, and 

National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7). The road is planned for storage following 

harvest (R10 BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 7, and National Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage 

ATVs from crossing streams and wetlands. This road meets the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army 

Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Stream Crossings: 

No Class I, II or III stream crossings are present; however, there are two Class IV stream crossings and occasional nonstream drainages.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Other Resource Information

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: Recommend for early closure due to ADF&G concerns with wolf use in area and low elevation travel route.

Botany: A population of lesser round leaved orchid, with 6 plants, is within the proposed harvest for the unit, and located 

about 150 ft south of the proposed road.

Invasive Species: No concerns

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 275 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: The proposed route traverses 10 to 40% slopes to access Unit 597.2-49. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 14.7

and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during reconstruction 

shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6). Road 

is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities. Storage activities typically include culvert removal or bypassing 

with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed soils and potential erosion 

sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-2). 

Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs 

AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 

14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be site specifically 

appropriate.

Scenery/Recreation: Harvest is near Angel Lake.

Heritage Resources: No concerns

276 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: The proposed route traverses 10 to 40% slopes to access Unit 597.2-49. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 14.7

and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during reconstruction 

shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6). Road 

is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities. Storage activities typically include culvert removal or bypassing 

with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed soils and potential erosion 

sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-2). 

Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs 

AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 

14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be site specifically 

appropriate.

Scenery/Recreation: Harvest is near Angel Lake.

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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3013155

2030700

3013160

3013156

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1991

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50

50

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Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Timber Production

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3013156 3013155 MP 1.05 Unit 597.2-50

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.92 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 1 

to 5 years road is not designated for public motor vehicle use and would be placed in storage. During periods of operation the 

road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage, between periods of operation, closed 

to motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 0.92 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

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.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicles from May 1 to November 30

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicles from May 1 to November 30

 Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicles from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

280 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria

Road 3013156

Route Basics: 

The purpose of this road is to access Unit 597.2-50. The proposed road has an approximate length of 0.89 mile. The first 0.4 

mile would use a previously decommissioned road bed. The road is accessed by an existing NFS road 3013155. Deferred 

maintenance may be needed on the existing road including brushing, ditch cleaning, drainage maintenance and spot rocking.

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 597.2-50. Grades are favorable to 17%, construction difficulty is easy moderate. Location controlled by 

existing road location, needed landing locations, and terrain. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains 

so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

This road traverses through about 11⁄2 acre of forested wetland and 1⁄4 acre of moss muskeg. Road location was completed to 

avoid wetlands; however, wetlands were unavoidable on the proposed road due to safety considerations, engineering design 

constraints, and considerations for other resources (R10 BMPs 12.5 and 14.2 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2 and Road2). Overlay construction would be used where possible, excavation would be avoided, and extra cross drains would be 

installed to avoid altering subsurface flow (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.3, 14.9, and 14.17, CFR BPs 5, 7, and 8, and National Core 

BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7). The road is planned for storage following harvest (R10 BMP 

14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 7, and National Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing 

streams and wetlands. This road meets the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings: 

This road crosses one Class I stream, one Class II stream and occasional non-stream drainages. A site survey will be 

conducted to determine appropriate structures. A log culvert, log bridge, or bridge will be installed at fish stream crossings.

A) MP 0.05 AHMU Class II Channel Type HCO Incision 0.0-0.6m

Max. Width 0.8m Max. Depth Gradient 15-16% Substrate O

Structure Log Culvert Passage Yes Timing dates 6/25-9/01

Narrative: This crossing is located in the southeastern corner of cell E3 on the road card map. The stream is a tributary of 

a Class I stream. Coho salmon and cutthroat trout presence has been verified within this stream system, however, the 

aquatics survey crew determined that gradient hinders passage to anadromous fish species. Instream work related to the 

crossing, if any, willbe carried out under current timing restrictions for fish species using the stream reach. Concurrence 

from the State will be solicited prior to starting the work.

B) MP 0.12 AHMU Class I Channel Type PAS Incision 0.0m

Max. Width 5.5m Max. Depth Gradient 0-1% Substrate GR

Structure Log Culvert or 

Log Bridge

Passage Yes Timing dates 6/25-9/01

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Narrative: This crossing is located along the western edge of cell F4 on the road card map. The structure installed at this

crossing will be designed to accomplish fish passage and will be reomoved during storage. Coho salmon and cutthroat trout 

presence has been verified within this stream system. Instream work related to the crossing, if any, will be carried out under 

current timing restrictions for fish species using the stream reach. Concurrence from the State will be solicited prior to 

starting the work. 

Other Resource Information

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: Recommend for early closure due to ADF&G concerns in area for wolf use and low elevation travel route.

Botany: Two lesser round-leaved orchid populations are located within 100 ft of the proposed road, inside unit.

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: 

The proposed route traverses 10 to 50% slopes to access Unit 597.2-50. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 14.7 and National Core 

BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during reconstruction shall be grass seeded 

and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for 

storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities typically include culvert removal or 

bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed soils and potential 

erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg2). Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs 

AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 

14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be site specifically 

appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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3015105

3015250

3015110

3015100

3015000

3015200_1.28R

3015107

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B

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C

D

D

E

E

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F

G

G

H

H

I

I

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9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Record of Decision

0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Number: 3015107

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Timber Production

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3015107 3015105 MP 0.94 Unit 579-80

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 1.20 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 

1 to 5 years road is not designated for public motor vehicle use and would be placed in storage. During periods of operation 

the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage, between periods of operation, 

closed to motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 1.20 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

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.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

284 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 285 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3015107

Route Basics: 

The purpose of this road is to access Unit 579-80. The proposed road has an approximate length of 1.20 miles. The first 0.43 

miles of this proposed road will be constructed over a previously decommissioned road bed. The road is accessed by an 

existing NFS road 3015105. Deferred maintenance may be needed on the existing road including brushing, ditch cleaning, 

drainage maintenance and spot rocking.

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 579-80. Grades are favorable to 4%, construction difficulty is easy to moderate. Location controlled by 

existing road location, needed landing locations, and terrain. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains 

so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

The planned location of Road 3015107 does not cross any wetlands. If that changes, all locations where road crosses 

wetladns would have adequate drainage structures installed (R10 BMP 12.5 and National Core BMP AqEco-2).

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Stream Crossings: 

No Class I, II or III stream crossings are present; however, there are seven Class IV stream crossings and multiple nonstream drainages. If this proposed road is re-routed near milepost 0.75, additional stream surveys may be necessary given the 

proximity of a Class III stream reach.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Other Resource Information (if applicable)

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: No concerns.

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No Concerns 

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: The proposed route traverses 5 to 35% slopes to access Units 579-80. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 14.7

and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during reconstruction 

shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6). Road 

is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities typically include 

culvert removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed 

286 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

soils and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road6, Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and 

National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from 

streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be 

site specifically appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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3015241

3015240

3015200

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1988

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71

71

72

73

74

75

75

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

I

I

J

J

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9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Record of Decision

0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Number: 3015240

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Timber Production

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3015240 3015200 MP 2.45 Unit 578-75

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.50 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities are completed, the road would be placed in storage and would not be designated for public 

motor vehicle use. During periods of operation the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance 

level 1, storage, between periods of operation, closed to motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 1.11 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; after timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 289 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: N/A

Management 

Stategies Accept: Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: N/A

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

290 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3015240

Route Basics: 

The purpose of this road is to provide direct access to Units 578-74 and 578-75. The proposed road has an approximate 

length of 0.50 mile. The road is accessed by an existing NFS road 3015200. The existing road is currently in storage and will 

be reconstructed to allow access to the proposed road.

Road Location: 

Road accesses Units 578-73, 578-74 and 578-75. Grades are adverse to 15%, construction difficulty is easy to moderate.

Location controlled by existing road location, needed landing locations, and terrain. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install 

adequate cross drains so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 

14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

The planned location of Road 3015240 does not cross any wetlands. If that changes, all locations where road crosses 

wetlands would have adequate drainage structures installed (R10 BMP 12.5 and National Core BMP AqEco-2).

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings: 

No Class I, II, III or IV stream crossings are present. Multiple non-stream drainages are present along this proposed route.

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: Wildlife recommends early closure due to proximity of Honker; importance of area to wolves; and near scenic 

river corridor.

Botany: Two lesser round-leaved orchid populations are within the direct and indirect effects area for the proposed road, 

and within the proposed harvest for the unit. 

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: The proposed route traverses slopes ranging from nearly level to 30% to access Units 578-74 and 578-75. 

Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 14.7 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil 

exposed during reconstruction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac2, Road-3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities. Storage activities typically include 

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 291 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

culvert removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed 

soils and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road6, Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and 

National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from 

streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be 

site specifically appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: Near Scenic River LUD.

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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3015240

3015200

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1988

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73

74

75

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A

B

B

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C

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D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

I

I

J

J

10 10

9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

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Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Number: 3015241

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Timber Production

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3015241 3015240 MP 0.57 Unit 578-74

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.35 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities are completed, the road would be placed in storage and would not be designated for public 

motor vehicle use. During periods of operation the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance 

level 1, storage, between periods of operation, closed to motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 0.35 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; after timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

294 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: N/A

Management 

Stategies Accept: Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: N/A

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 295 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3015241

Route Basics: 

The purpose of this road is to access Unit 578-74. The proposed road has an approximate length of 0.35 mile. The road is 

accessed by proposed NFS road 3015240. The proposed roads are accessed by existing NFS road 3015200. The existing road 

is currently in storage and will be reconstructed to allow access to the proposed roads.

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 578-74. Grades are favorable to 13%, construction difficulty is easy to moderate. Location controlled by 

existing road location, needed landing locations, and terrain. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains 

so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

The planned location of Road 3015241 does not cross any wetlands. If that changes, all locations where road crosses 

wetladns would have adequate drainage structures installed (R10 BMP 12.5 and National Core BMP AqEco-2).

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings: 

No Class I, II, III or IV stream crossings are present. Multiple non-stream drainages are present along this proposed route.

Other Resource Information (if applicable)

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: Wildlife recommends early closure due to proximity of Honker; importance of area to wolves; and near scenic 

river corridor.

Botany: Two populations of lesser round-leaved orchid are within the indirect effects area for the proposed road; one 

population is near the beginning of the road and one is at the south end beyond the end of the road.

 

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: The proposed route traverses slopes ranging from about 5 to 35% to access Unit 578-74. Apply R10 

BMPs 14.2 and 14.7 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed 

during reconstruction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road3, and Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities. Storage activities typically include culvert 

removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed soils 

296 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, 

Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and 

National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from 

streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be 

site specifically appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: Near Scen ic River LUD.

Heritage Resources: No concerns

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 297 Appendix 2
3016000

3016400

3016400_1.01L

3016450

3016400

1992

1992

1992

1992

1992

1992

1992

1992

386

387

392

394

388

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

I

I

J

J

10 10

9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Record of Decision

0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Number: 3016450

298 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3016450 3016400 MP 0.46 Unit 575-394

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.13 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities are completed, the road would be placed in storage and would not be designated for public 

motor vehicle use. During periods of operation the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance 

level 1, storage, between periods of operation, closed to motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 0.13 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; after timber haul road will be stored and 

maintained in “Inactive” status.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 299 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: N/A

Management 

Stategies Accept: Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: N/A

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

300 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3016450

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to access Unit 575-394. The proposed road has an approximate length of 0.13 mile. The road is 

accessed by existing NFS road 3016400. The existing road is currently in storage and must be reconstructed to allow access 

to the proposed road. 

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 575-394. Grades are adverse to 15%, construction difficulty is easy to moderate. Location controlled by 

existing road location, needed landing locations, and terrain. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains 

so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

The planned location of Road 3016450 does not cross any wetlands. If that changes, all locations where road crosses 

wetladns would have adequate drainage structures installed (R10 BMP 12.5 and National Core BMP AqEco-2).

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings: 

No Class I, II, III or IV stream crossings are present. Occasional non-stream drainages are present along this proposed route.

Other Resource Information (if applicable)

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: Wildlife recommends early closure due to proximity of Honker; importance of area to wolves; and near scenic 

river corridor.

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: 

The proposed route traverses slopes that range from about 30 to 50% to access Unit 575-374. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 

14.7 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during 

reconstruction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and 

Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities. Storage activities typically include culvert removal or 

bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed soils and potential 

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 301 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg2). Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs 

AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 

14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be site specifically 

appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: Near Scenic River LUD.

Heritage Resources: No concerns

302 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
3017160

3017170

3017100

3017100

1971

1996

1966

1995

1995

120

365

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

I

I

J

J

10 10

9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Record of Decision

0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Number: 3017100

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 303 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Timber Production

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3017100 3017100 MP 1.27 Unit 579-365

Begin MP Length Status

3.42 0.13 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 

1 to 5 years road is not designated for public motor vehicle use and would be placed in storage. During periods of operation

the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage, between periods of operation, 

closed to motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

3.42 3.55 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

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.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS – National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

304 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 305 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3017100

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to access Unit 579-365. The proposed road has an approximate length of 0.13 mile. The road is 

accessed by existing NFS road 3017100. This existing road is currently in storage and must be reconstructed to allow access 

to the proposed road. 

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 579-365. Grades are fairly flat, construction difficulty is easy. Location controlled by existing road 

location, needed landing locations, and terrain. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains so as not to 

impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

The planned location of Road 3017100 does not cross any wetlands. If that changes, all locations where road crosses 

wetladns would have adequate drainage structures installed (R10 BMP 12.5 and National Core BMP AqEco-2).

The road is planned for Storage Category A following harvest so most drainage structures and bridges would not be removed

(BMP 14.22 and CFR BPs 2 and 7).

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings: 

No Class I, II, III or IV stream crossings are present. Several non-stream drainages are present along this proposed route.

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: No concerns.

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: The proposed route traverses 20 to 40% slopes to access unit 579-365. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 14.7

and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during reconstruction 

shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6). Road 

is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities typically include 

culvert removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed 

soils and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road306 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

6, Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and 

National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from 

streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be 

site specifically appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 307 Appendix 2
3017000

3018000

3018114

3018000

3018110

3018000_2.16R

3018130

3018130_0.32R

3018110

3018112

1973

1973

1963

1973

1970 1970

1963

1970

1963

522

523

524

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

I

I

J

J

10 10

9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Record of Decision

0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Number: 3018112

308 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3018112 3018110 MP 0.82 Unit 579-523

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.63 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized 

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 

1 to 5 years road is not designated for public motor vehicle use and would be placed in storage. During periods of operation 

the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage, between periods of operation, 

closed to motorized traffic. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 0.63 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

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.

ATM

STORAGE/FOOT TRAVEL A road or trail that is closed to all motorized vehicles. Road will be surveyed to determine the 

appropriate storage methods. Each drainage structure is evaluated to determine the appropriate storage strategy. Drainage 

structures may be removed or bypassed with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns. Additional water bars or rolling 

dips may be added to control runoff. Seed and fertilize disturbed soils.

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 309 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and motor vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for non-motorized uses. Road is placed into storage 

(Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

310 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3018112

Route Basics: 

The purpose of this road is to access Unit 579-523. The proposed road has an approximate length of 0.63 mile. The entire 

proposed road will be constructed on a previously decommissioned road bed. The road is accessed by existing NFS road 

3018110. Deferred maintenance may be needed on the existing road including brushing, ditch cleaning, drainage 

maintenance and spot rocking.

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 579-523. Grades are favorable to 6%, construction difficulty is easy to moderate. Location controlled by 

existing road location, needed landing locations, and terrain. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains 

so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands:

The roadbed is already in place from previous construction and crosses forested wetland. The road is planned for storage 

following harvest (R10 BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 7, and National Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to 

discourage ATVs from crossing streams and wetlands. This road meets the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through 

the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings: Road crosses one Class II stream and one Class III stream. A site survey will be conducted to confirm 

stream crossings and determine appropriate structure sizes. Applicable BMPs include 13.16, 14.3, 14.5, 14.6, 14.14, and 

14.16.

A) MP 0.01 AHMU Class II Channel Type HCL Incision

Max. Width Max. Depth Gradient Substrate

Structure Passage Timing dates 

Narrative: This crossing is located within the first 100 ft of the road and well outside the unit. This stream crossing will 

be designed to accomplish fish passage during the sale. After the sale, and a period of 1 to 5 years for firewood removal, 

the structure will be removed, and the road put into storage. The crossing will be installed under current timing 

restrictions for fish species potentially using the stream reach. Concurrence from the State will be solicited prior to 

starting the work

B) MP 0.35 AHMU Class III Channel Type HCM Incision

Max. Width Max. Depth Gradient Substrate

Structure Passage Timing dates 

Narrative: This crossing occurs about 750 ft prior to the road entering the unit.

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 311 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: No concerns.

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: 

The proposed route traverses slopes that range from about 15 to 40% to access Unit 579-523. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 

14.7 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during 

reconstruction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and 

Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities 

typically include culvert removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, 

revegetating disturbed soils and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs 

Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 

14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse 

runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs 

determined to be site specifically appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

312 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
3018400

3000000

3018500

3018540

3018500

3018550

1965

1966

1966

1995

1995

1995

138

139

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

I

I

J

J

10 10

9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Record of Decision

0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Number: 3018550

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 313 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3018550 3018550 MP 2.00 Unit 585-139

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 1.05 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 

the 1 to 5 year period, the road is not designated for public motor vehicle use as a road, and is dual designated as National 

Forest System Trail and managed as OHV motorized trail. During periods of operation the road will be closed to public 

motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage with OHV, between periods of operation, closed to highway 

vehicles. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 1.05 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

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.

ATM

OTHER SYSTEM OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE (OHV) TRAIL A road or trail that is closed to all highway legal vehicle 

traffic, has a vegetative clearing width of approximately 6 feet is maintained and the OHV trail is monitored for resource 

protection. OHV are vehicles designed or retro-fitted primarily for recreational use off road. This classification includes allterrain vehicles, mini-bikes, amphibious vehicles, off highway motorcycles, motorized trail bikes, and dune buggies, 50 

inches or less in width. DURING THE TIME IT IS CLOSED IT WILL BE MANAGED AS A TRAIL. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

314 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30 

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 OHV and Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and highway legal vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for OHV and non-motorized uses. Road is 

placed into storage (Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 315 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3018550

Route Basics: 

The purpose of this road is to access Unit 585-139. The proposed road has an approximate length of 1.05 miles. The first 0.12 

miles of the proposed road will be constructed across previously decommissioned road bed. The road is accessed by existing 

NFS road 3018500. The existing road is currently in storage and must be reconstructed to allow access to the proposed road. 

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 585-139. Grades are favorable to 8%, construction difficulty is easy to moderate. Location controlled by 

existing road location and needed landing locations. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains so as not 

to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

This road traverses across approximately 2 1⁄2 acres of forested wetland/emergent short sedge and 1 1⁄2 acres of forested 

wetland. However, most of the roadbed is already in place from previous construction. Road location was completed to avoid 

wetlands; however, wetlands were unavoidable on the proposed road due to safety considerations, engineering design 

constraints, and considerations for other resources (R10 BMPs 12.5 and 14.2 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2 and Road2). Overlay construction would be used where possible, excavation would be avoided, and extra cross drains would be 

installed to avoid altering subsurface flow (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.3, 14.9, and 14.17, CFR BPs 5, 7, and 8, and National Core 

BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7). The road is planned for storage following harvest (R10 BMP 

14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 7, and National Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing 

streams and wetlands. This road meets the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

The proposed road is underlain by the Descon Formation. The Descon Formation is an Ordovician to Silurian aged black,

thin-bedded shale and/or chert. Some shear and fault zones within this formation are more heavily mineralized than others. 

The Coffman Cove Road project (a Federal Highways project) utilized a rock source from this Formation within a 

mineralized shear zone for a portion of the construction. The use of this pyritic material in the road's subgrade resulted in the 

generation of "acid rock drainage" (ARD) which negatively impacted water quality and aquatic environments downstream of 

the construction. Subsequent testing of the waters above the Coffman Cove Road cleanup effort showed metal values which 

some exceed Alaska State Water Quality Standards, suggesting that mineralization exists in other zones within the 

watersheds. Existing Forest roads and quarries in this area are constructed from the Descon Formation. It is estimated that 

253.8 miles of existing road likely constructed from the Descon Shale exist within the Project Area. It is not known if the 

material sources used in this construction contained mineralization. However, no past problems have been observed. Any 

existing material source or newly developed source within the Descon Formation and used to construct access to the 

proposed harvest areas shall be assessed as to its ARD potential.

Stream Crossings: 

No Class I, II or III stream crossings are present; however, there are three Class IV stream crossings and multiple non-stream 

drainages. 

316 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: No concerns.

Botany: The proposed road overlaps with the edges of a population of lesser round-leaved orchid. The district botanist will 

work with implementation to limit the direct effects of road building on the known plants within this population. 

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: 

The proposed route traverses slopes that range from about 10 to 25% to access Unit 585-139. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 

14.7 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during 

reconstruction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and 

Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities 

typically include culvert removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, 

revegetating disturbed soils and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs 

Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 

14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse 

runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs 

determined to be site specifically appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 317 Appendix 2
3026100

3025500

3025500

3025550

1994

1994

1993

1964

2006

1994

184

185

186

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

I

I

J

J

10 10

9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Record of Decision

0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Number: 3025550

318 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3025550 3025500 MP 1.41 Unit 583-185

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.43 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 

the 1 to 5 year period, the road is not designated for public motor vehicle use as a road, and is dual designated as National 

Forest System Trail and managed as OHV motorized trail. During periods of operation the road will be closed to public 

motorized traffic. Manage as maintenance level 1, storage with OHV, between periods of operation, closed to highway 

vehicles. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 0.43 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

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.

ATM

OTHER SYSTEM OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE (OHV) TRAIL A road or trail that is closed to all highway legal vehicle 

traffic, has a vegetative clearing width of approximately 6 feet is maintained and the OHV trail is monitored for resource 

protection. OHV are vehicles designed or retro-fitted primarily for recreational use off road. This classification includes allterrain vehicles, mini-bikes, amphibious vehicles, off highway motorcycles, motorized trail bikes, and dune buggies, 50 

inches or less in width. DURING THE TIME IT IS CLOSED IT WILL BE MANAGED AS A TRAIL. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 319 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30 

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 OHV and Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

 

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and highway legal vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for OHV and non-motorized uses. Road is 

placed into storage (Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

320 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3025550

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to access Unit 583-185. The proposed road has an approximate length of 0.43 mile. The road is 

accessed by existing NFS road 3025500. Deferred maintenance may be needed on the existing road including brushing, ditch 

cleaning, drainage maintenance and spot rocking.

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 583-185. Grades are favorable to 11%, construction difficulty is easy to moderate. Location controlled by 

existing road location and needed landing locations. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains so as not 

to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

This road traverses over approximately 11⁄4 acre of forested wetland/emergent short sedge and 3⁄4 acre of forested wetland. 

Road location was completed to avoid wetlands; however, wetlands were unavoidable on the proposed road due to safety 

considerations, extent of wetlands, engineering design constraints, and considerations for other resources (R10 BMPs 12.5 

and 14.2 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2 and Road-2). Overlay construction would be used where possible, excavation 

would be avoided, and extra cross drains would be installed to avoid altering subsurface flow (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.3, 14.9, 

and 14.17, CFR BPs 5, 7, and 8, and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7). The road 

is planned for storage following harvest (R10 BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 2 and 7, and National Core BMP Road-6). Storage 

should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing streams and wetlands. This road meets the silviculture exemption for 

404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Stream Crossings: 

No Class I, II or III stream crossings are present; however, there is one Class IV stream crossing and multiple non-stream 

drainages.

Other Resource Information 

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: No concerns

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 321 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Soil and Water: 

The proposed route traverses slopes that range from about 10 to 40% to access Unit 583-185. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 

14.7 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during 

reconstruction shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and 

Road-6). Road is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities 

typically include culvert removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, 

revegetating disturbed soils and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs 

Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 

14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse 

runoff away from streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs 

determined to be site specifically appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

322 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
3030200

3030270

3030300

3030000

3030390

2004

1992

1974

1992

1974

1989

469

470

471

471

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

I

I

J

J

10 10

9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

1 1

Record of Decision

0 500

Feet

Proposed Reconstructed Road

Proposed System Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed Temporary Road 

(reopened Decommissioned)

Proposed System Road

Proposed Temporary

Road

State Highway

National Forest System Road

- Open

National Forest System Road

- Stored

Non-National Forest 

System Road

Rock Pit

Old Growth

Helicopter

Shovel or Cable

Partial Cut

Young Growth

Systematic Strip

Thin

Uniform Crown

Thin

Class 1 Stream

Class 2 Stream

Class 3 Stream

Class 4 Stream

Legacy

Visual Buffer

Deferred (within

Original Unit

Reconnaissance

Area)

Original Unit 

Reconnaissance 

Area

Past Harvest

Riparian 

Management

Area

Roadless 2001

Lake

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Road Number: 3030390

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 323 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3030390 3030300 MP 4.02 Unit 581-470

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.67 Planned

General Design Criteria and Elements

Functional Service Design

Class Life Surface Width Speed Critical Vehicle Design Vehicle

LOCAL IS Shot Rock 14’ 10 Low boy Log Truck

Intended Purpose/Future Use

Access for silvicultural activities; during periods of operation manage as maintenance level 2 open to admistrative motorized

traffic. After timber sale activities road would remain open shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, to highway legal vehicles, 

seasonal from May 1 to November 30 for 1 to 5 years to allow for firewood removal and other incidental uses. At the end of 

the period, the road is not designated for public motor vehicle use as a road, and is dual designated as National Forest System 

Trail and managed as OHV motorized trail. During periods of operation the road will be closed to public motorized traffic. 

Manage as maintenance level 1, storage with OHV, between periods of operation, closed to highway vehicles. 

Maintenance Criteria

Bmp Emp Operational Maintenance 

Level (Current Condition)

Objective Maintenance Level 

(Desired Future Condition)

Alaska Forest Practices Act 

Class

0.00 0.67 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

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.

ATM

Other system off highway vehicle (ohv) trail: A road or trail that is closed to all highway legal vehicle traffic, has a vegetative 

clearing width of approximately 6 feet is maintained and the OHV trail is monitored for resource protection. OHV are 

vehicles designed or retro-fitted primarily for recreational use off road. This classification includes all-terrain vehicles, minibikes, amphibious vehicles, off highway motorcycles, motorized trail bikes, and dune buggies, 50 inches or less in width. 

During the time it is closed it will be managed as a motorized trail. 

Operation Criteria

Highway Safety Act: No

Jurisdiction: USFS National Forest Ownership

Other System NFST – National Forest System Trail

Service Life IS – Intermittent Stored Service

System NFSR – National Forest System Road

324 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Traffic Encourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30 

Management 

Stategies Accept: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities High Clearance Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 OHV and Non-motorized use after road is closed year round.

 

 Discourage: 1 to 5 years after timber sale activities Passenger Vehicle from May 1 to November 30

 

 Prohibit: N/A

 Eliminate: Motorized vehicle use after road is closed year round

 

Travel Management Narrative:

The road will be constructed primarily for timber transportation needs. The road will be used for future timber management 

and administration. Intermittent service road, 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. After timber harvest, road will be 

stored and highway legal vehicle use will be eliminated. It is open and suitable for OHV and non-motorized uses. Road is 

placed into storage (Maintenance Level I) and is in a self-maintaining status. 

Approved_ /s/ Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton___________________ _____June 28, 2013______

 District Ranger Date

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 325 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3030390

Route Basics: 

The purpose of this road is to access Unit 581-470. The proposed road has an approximate length of 0.67 miles. The first 0.15 

miles of the proposed road will be constructed across previously decommissioned road bed. The road is accessed by existing

NFS road 3030300. Deferred maintenance may be needed on the existing road including brushing, ditch cleaning, drainage 

maintenance and spot rocking.

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 581-470. Grades are favorable to 16%, construction difficulty is moderate. Location controlled by 

existing road location, needed landing locations, and terrain. Road location follows BMP 14.2. Install adequate cross drains 

so as not to impede natural flows (BMP 14.3). During construction follow BMP’s 14.6, 14.7, 14.12, 14.14, 14.17, and 14.19.

Wetlands: 

This road traverses through approximately 3⁄4 acre of forested wetland. Road location was completed to avoid wetlands; 

however, wetlands were unavoidable on the proposed road due to safety considerations, engineering design constraints, and 

considerations for other resources (R10 BMPs 12.5 and 14.2 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2 and Road-2). Overlay 

construction would be used where possible, excavation would be avoided, and extra cross drains would be installed to avoid 

altering subsurface flow (R10 BMPs 12.5, 14.3, 14.9, and 14.17, CFR BPs 5, 7, and 8, and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, 

Fac-2, Road-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7). The road is planned for storage following harvest (R10 BMP 14.22, CFR BPs 

2 and 7, and National Core BMP Road-6). Storage should be adequate to discourage ATVs from crossing streams and 

wetlands. This road meets the silviculture exemption for 404 permitting through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Erosion Control: 

An erosion control plan for construction and maintenance will be developed according to standard project specifications (R10 

BMP 14.5 and National Core BMP Road-3). All areas of organic or mineral soil exposed during construction shall be grass 

seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17, 14.11, 14.8 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, and Road-7) 

Incorporate erosion control and stabilization measures in project plans for stabilizing all human caused soil disturbances. 

Ensure Best Management Practices can be implemented in construction, operation, and maintenance of the road.

Rock Pits: 

Timing will be required on all pit and r/w blasting within 1⁄2 mile of known eagle nests. During periods of high rainfall (as 

defined in current Regional specifications), blasting operations will be suspended at quarries or r/w construction near 

potential unstable sites where ground vibration may induce mass movement (BMP 14.6) Whenever locations near 

streamcourses or other water bodies are considered, erosion control measures must provide for drainage to run off through a 

filter strip, buffer, or sediment basin prior to entering a water body. 

Stream Crossings: 

No class I, II, or III stream crossings are present. Two Class IV streams and multiple non-stream drainages are present along 

this proposed route.

Other Resource Information (if applicable)

Timber/Logging Systems: Evaluate salvage sale opportunities before road storage.

Wildlife: This road accesses a unit that are included in the unit pool due to the proposed OGR modifications in 

Alternative 3 only. No concerns.

Botany: Proposed road runs parallel with the edge of a population of lesser round-leaved orchid. No direct effects are 

anticipated with the current proposed road alignment, but portions of the population would be within the indirect effects area 

for this roadline.

Invasive Species: No concerns

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: 

The proposed route traverses slopes that range from about 20 to 50% to access Unit 581-470. Apply R10 BMPs 14.2 and 14.7

and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-2, and Road-3). All areas of organic and mineral soil exposed during reconstruction 

shall be grass seeded and fertilized (R10 BMPs 12.17 and 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6). Road 

is scheduled for storage following timber sale activities plus a period of 1 to 5 years. Storage activities typically include 

culvert removal or bypassing with waterbars to restore natural drainage patterns, water bar placement, revegetating disturbed 

soils and potential erosion sources (R10 BMPs 14.12, 14.8, 12.17 and 14.22 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, Road6, Road-7, and Veg-2). Minimize channel disturbance during road construction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and 

National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road-6, Road-7, and Veg-3). Control erosion and disperse runoff away from 

streams (R10 BMP 14.8 and National Core BMPs Fac-2, Road-3, and Road-6) and apply any other BMPs determined to be 

site specifically appropriate. 

Scenery/Recreation: No concerns

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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