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

3015230 3015200 MP 2.30 Unit 578-077

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.32 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 0.32 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

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

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3015230

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Units 578-77 and 578-87. The proposed road reconstruction has an 

approximate length of 1.92 miles. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently in storage. The road is 

accessed by existing NFS road 3015200. 

Road Location: 

Road directly accesses Units 578-77 and 578-87. Grades are favorable to 18%. 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: 

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.

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 along this road segment. 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.

Other Resource Information 

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

Wildlife: Recommend road storage as early as possible after harvest activities are completed because of proximity to the 

Honker Divide Large OGR and importance of this area to wolves. 

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 

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 101 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

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: Because of its proximity to the Scenic River corridor and Snakey Lakes, consider storing road, soon 

after harvest activities are completed.

Heritage Resources: No concerns

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3015700

3015000_9.40L

3015700

3015000

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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

3015700 3015000 MP 8.71 3015700 MP 0.50

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.50 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 0.50 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

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 105 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3015700

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to reduce the required helicopter yarding distance for Units 580-106 and 580-107. The proposed 

road reconstruction has an approximate length of 0.50 mile. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is 

currently in storage. The road is accessed by existing NFS road 3015000. 

Road Location: 

Road approaches Units 580-106 and 580-107. Grades are adverse 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: 

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.

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 0.38 (cell E4) and an existing stream crossing structure is already in place. 

The stream has 225m of available upstream habitat, based on GIS. Two Class II stream crossings are present along this road 

segment and, at both stream crossings, an existing structure is already in place. The Class II stream crossing locations are as 

follows: mile post 0.18 (cell F6; available upstream habitat is 302m, based on GIS) and mile post 0.26 (cell E5/F5; available 

upstream habitat is 302m, based on GIS). Three Class IV streams and 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. 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: Recommend road storage as early as possible after harvest operations because of access into the upper North 

Thorne River watershed and the general unroaded character of the area.

Botany: No concerns

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

Invasive Species: Orange hawkweed, narrowleaf hawksbeard, and common tansy are known along the first several miles 

of the NFS road 3015000. Monitoring will be done to ensure that the infestations are 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, 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 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: Recommend road storgage as early as possible after harvest operations because of roaded finger that 

is surrounded by the Thorne roadless area.

Heritage Resources: No concerns

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 107 Appendix 2
3016000

3016400

3016400_1.01L

3016450

3016400

1992

1992

1992

1992

1992

1992

1992

386

387

394

388

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A

B

B

C

C

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D

E

E

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G

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6 6

5 5

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3 3

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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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108 - 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

3016400 3016000 MP 5.19 Proposed Temporary Road

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 1.00 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 1.00 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 - 109 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

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

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3016400

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Units 575-387, 575-392, and 575-394. The proposed road reconstruction has 

an approximate length of 1.00 mile. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently in storage. The road 

is accessed by existing NFS road 3016000. 

Road Location: 

Road accesses Units 575-387, 575-392, and 575-394. 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: 

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.

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 along this road segment. Six Class IV stream crossings and multiple nonstream 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: Recommend road storage as early as possible after harvest activities are completed because road is an extension of 

the Honker Road, which is generally kept closed (gated) due to wildlife concerns. It is adjacent to the Honker Divide Large 

OGR and closure would help minimize human impacts and maintain connectivity for wolves on the edge of large OGR.

. 

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 111 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

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. 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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3017000

3017400

3000100

3018000

3017000

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3017000_2.50R

3017000

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527

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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 Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3017000 3017000 MP 2.76 Unit 579-527

Begin MP Length Status

2.59 0.28 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 

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

2.59 2.87 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

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 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

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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

 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 - 115 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3017000

Route Basic: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Unit 579-527. The proposed road reconstruction has an approximate length of 

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

NFS road 3017000. 

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 579-527. Grades are favorable to 6%. 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 II streams and occasional 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 2.59 AHMU Class II Channel Type PAB Substrate O-SA

Max. Width 6.1m Max. Depth Gradient 1-2%

Structure Log Culvert/Bridge 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 

397m, based on GIS. Instream work related to the crossing 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: No concerns.

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

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: Orange hawkweed is known within the first mile of the NFS road 3017000. Monitoring will be 

completed 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

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 117 Appendix 2
3017170

3017160

3017170

3017100

3017100

1971

1996

1966

1995

1997

1995

1966

1995

120

365

518

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

118 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision 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 2.87 Unit 579-365

Begin MP Length Status

2.94 0.49 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 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

2.94 3.43 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; 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 - 119 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

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

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3017100

Route Basic: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Unit 579-365. The proposed road reconstruction has an approximate length of 

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

NFS road 3017100. 

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 579-365. 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: 

Two Class III stream crossings are present along this road segment. Existing structures are already in place at both Class III 

stream crossings and are listed at the following locations: mile post 3.21 (cell F5) and mile post 3.32 (cell F5). Note: the 

Class III stream at mile post 3.32 been surveyed, however, the other Class III stream has not been surveyed. Multiple nonstream 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

Invasive Species: Orange hawkweed is known within the first mile of the NFS road 3017100. Monitoring will be 

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

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 121 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

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

122 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
3017300

3017000

3017000

3017200

3017350

3017100_0.28R

3017500

3017300

3017000_2.50R

3017000

3017210

1995

1993

1973

1963

1971

1966

1995

368

369

518

519

525

527

528

529

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: 3017200

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 123 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Project:

Big Thorne EIS

System:

Prince of Wales Island

Land Use Designation: 

Timber Production

Modified Landscape

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3017200 3017000 MP 2.92 Proposed Temporary Road

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 2.24 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 2.24 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

124 - 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 - 125 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3017200

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Units 579-368, 579-369, 579-528, and 579-529. The proposed road 

reconstruction has an approximate length of 2.24 miles. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently 

in storage. The road is accessed by existing NFS road 3017000. 

Road Location: 

Road accesses Units 579-368, 579-369, 579-528, and 579-529. Grades are favorable to 18%. 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 crossing is present along this road segment (see below). Six Class III stream crossings are present along 

this road segment. Existing structures are already in place at all six Class III stream crossings and are listed at the following 

locations: mile post 0.20 (cell H7), mile post 0.40 (cell G7), mile post 0.71 (cell E7), mile post 0.75 (cell E7), mile post 0.95 

(cell C7), and mile post 1.95 (cell C3). Another Class III stream ends at the road at mile post 2.11, therefore it is not a stream 

crossing. Note: none of the Class III streams along this road segment have been surveyed. Four Class IV streams and 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. 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 0.47 AHMU Class II Channel Type HCL Substrate

Max. Width Max. Depth Gradient

Structure Log Culvert Passage Yes Timing dates Needed

Narrative This crossing is located in cell F7 on the road card map. Available upstream habitat is 78m, based on GIS.

This stream reach has not been surveyed. An additional survey will be conducted prior to implementation to determine 

fish presence and timing restrictions. The structure that will be installed at this crossing will be designed to accomplish 

fish passage. 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.

126 - 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: 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

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 127 Appendix 2
3017300

3017000

3017400

3017000

3017300

3017000

3017350

3017200

3017210

1995

1973

1963

1971

368

369

523

524

528

529

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: 3017210

128 - 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

3017210 3017200 MP 0.11 Unit 579-529

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.65 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 0.65 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 - 129 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

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

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3017210 

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Units 579-528 and 579-529. The proposed road reconstruction has an 

approximate length of 0.65 mile. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently in storage. The road is 

accessed by existing NFS road 3017200. 

Road Location: 

Road accesses Units 579-528 and 579-529. Grades are favorable to 18%. 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: 

No Class I, II or III stream crossings are present along this road segment. One Class IV stream crossing and occasional nonstream 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

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 131 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

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

132 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
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3017000

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528

529

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D

D

E

E

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F

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G

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9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

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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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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

3017300 3017000 MP 3.07 Unit #528

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.19 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 0.19 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

134 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision 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 - 135 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3017300

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Unit 579-528. The proposed road reconstruction has an approximate length of 

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

NFS road 3017000. 

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 579-528. Grades are favorable to 6%. 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 two Class II streams and existing stream crossing structures are already in place at both crossings. 

The first existing structure (red pipe) is located at mile post 0.02 (cell E6) and has 57m of available upstream habitat, based 

on UA surveys. The second existing structure is located at mile post 0.06 (cell E6) and has 47m of available upstream habitat, 

based on GIS. 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. All structures that do not 

meet fish passage standards (red pipes) would be removed during road storage.

Other Resource Information 

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

Wildlife: No concerns.

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

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

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, 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 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

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 137 Appendix 2
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3017350

3017000

3018000

3000100

3017000

3017400

3018130_0.78R

3017350

3017300

3017000_2.50R

3017000

3018130

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3017200

3018130_0.82L

1973

1962

1995

1995

1963

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523

524

525

526

527

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C

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G

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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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Road Number: 3017350

138 - 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

3017350 3017000 MP 2.92 Unit 586-526

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 1.24 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 1.24 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 - 139 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

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

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3017350 

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Units 579-526 and 579-525. The proposed road reconstruction has an 

approximate length of 1.24 miles. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently in storage. The road is 

accessed by existing NFS road 3017000. 

Road Location: 

Road accesses Units 579-526 and 579-525. Grades are favorable to 10%. 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 three Class I streams, three Class II streams, one Class III stream, two Class IV streams and 

multiple non-stream drainages. One of the three Class I stream crossings has been removed during past road storage (see 

below). Existing stream crossing structures are already in place at two of the three Class I stream crossings and are listed at 

the following locations: mile post 0.47 (cell G5; available upstream habitat is 559m) and mile post 0.93 (cell E8; available 

upstream habitat is 122m). Available upstream habitat for the streams at mile posts 0.47 and 0.93 are based on UA surveys. 

Existing stream crossing structures are already in place at every Class II stream crossing and are listed at the following 

locations: mile post 0.83 (cell E7; available upstream habitat is 54m), mile post 1.02 (cell D8/D9; available upstream habitat 

is 123m), and mile post 1.19 (cell C9/C10; available upstream habitat is 168m). Available upstream habitat for the streams at 

mile posts 0.83 and 1.02 are based on UA surveys, and available upstream habitat for the stream at mile post 1.19 is based on

GIS. Approximately 1,360meters of the existing road prism was built in the riparian area of a Class I stream. 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 0.31 AHMU Class I Channel Type FPM Substrate GR-CO

Max. Width 2m Max. Depth Gradient 1-2%

Structure Bridge Passage Yes Timing dates 7/15-9/01

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. Coho salmon and Dolly Varden char presence have been verified. Available 

upstream habitat is 945m, based on GIS. Instream work related to the crossing, if any, will be carried out under current 

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 141 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

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

B) MP 0.70 AHMU Class III Channel Type HCD Substrate SA-GR

Max. Width 1.2m Max. Depth Gradient 20%

Structure CMP Passage No Timing dates 

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell F6 on the road card map. 

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. 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

142 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
3017500

3017000

3017000

3017000

3018000

3017210

3017350_0.95L

3018130_0.82L

3018000_2.16R

3017350

3017200

3017000_2.50R

3017000

3018130_0.32R

3017500

3018130

1973

1963

1971

1963

1970

1962

1995

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523

524

525

526

527

528

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: 3017500

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 143 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

3017500 3017000 MP 4.18 Unit 579-525

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.42 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 0.42 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 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

144 - 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 - 145 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 30173500

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Unit 579-525. The proposed road reconstruction has an approximate length of 

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

NFS road 3017000. 

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 579-525. Grades are favorable to 9%. 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, one Class IV stream and multiple non-stream drainages are present along this road segment. Roadstream 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 0.01 AHMU Class II Channel Type PAB Substrate SI-GR

Max. Width 2m Max. Depth Gradient 2%

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

Narrative This crossing is located in cell G5 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 

422m, based on GIS. Instream work related to the crossing 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: No concerns.

146 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision 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

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 147 Appendix 2
State

Road

3018050

3000140

3000120

3018100

3000120

3000127

3000000

3018110

3018000

3000000

3018125_0.49R

3018130

3018110_0.28L

3018100_0.90L

3018110

3018125

3018122

3018100

1973

1973

1973

1973

1969

1963

1973

1999

1988

1999

1973

1973

1963

1999

1963

1963

1963

1973

1969

521

520

127

133

130

532

533

531

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: 3018100

148 - 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

Non-National Forest

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3018100 3018000 MP 0.03 Unit 586-533

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 1.92 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

0.00 1.92 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

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

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 - 149 Appendix 2
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 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

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

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3018100

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Units 586-521, 586-531, 586-532, 586-533, and 586-133. The proposed road 

reconstruction has an approximate length of 1.92 miles. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently 

in storage. The road is accessed by existing NFS road 3018000 and the first 0.3 mile of the route is on state land. 

Road Location: 

Road directly accesses Units 586-521, 586-531, 586-532, and 586-533. 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: 

Five Class II streams, five Class IV streams and multiple non-stream drainages are present along this road segment. Existing 

stream crossing structures are already in place at every Class II stream crossing and are listed at the following locations: mile 

post 0.60 (cell D6; available upstream habitat is 33m), mile post 0.63 (cell D6; available upstream habitat is 152m), mile post 

0.74 (cell D6; available upstream habitat is unknown), mile post 0.89 (cell D5; available upstream habitat is 155m; red pipe), 

and mile post 1.56 (cell F3; available upstream habitat is 15m). Available upstream habitat for the streams at mile posts 0.60, 

0.63, 0.74 and 1.56 is based on GIS, and available upstream habitat for the stream at mile post 0.89 is based on UA surveys. 

The Class II stream crossings at mile posts 0.74 and 0.89 are not depicted on the road card map, and the stream at mile post 

0.74 has not been surveyed. 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. All structures 

that do not meet fish passage standards (red pipes) would 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: No concerns.

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 151 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: Orange hawkweed is known near the beginning of NFS road 3018100. Monitoring will be completed to 

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

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: The first 0.3 mile of the route is on state land. 

Soil and Water: 

There are multiple areas along this road segment in which water from non-streams is collecting in blocked inboard ditches or 

flowing down the road causing the road prism to erode. Inboard ditches need to be cleared and established and structures 

installed so as not to impede natural flows. 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, 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, Road3, 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

152 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
3018110

3018000

3018110

3018110_0.28L

3018130

3018100_0.90L

3018110

3018112

3018100

1973

1973

1963

1970

1963

1973

133

521

532

131

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: 3018110

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 153 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

3018110 3018100 MP 0.99 3018112

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.80 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

0.00 0.80 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

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, 

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

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

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3018110 

Route Basic: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Units 586-521 and 579-523. The proposed road reconstruction has an 

approximate length of 0.8 mile. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently in storage. The road is 

accessed by existing NFS road 3018100. This road is currently in storage and will require reconstruction to allow access.

Road Location: 

Road indirectly accesses Units 586-521 and 579-523. 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: 

This road segment crosses three Class II streams and existing stream crossing structures are already in place at all three 

crossings. The first existing structure is located at mile post 0.11 (cell F8) and has 710m of available upstream habitat, based 

on UA surveys. The second existing structure (red pipe) is located at mile post 0.47 (cell E5) and has 141m of available 

upstream habitat, based on UA surveys. The third existing structure (red pipe) is located at mile post 0.55 (cell E4) and has 

568m of available upstream habitat, based on UA surveys. A fourth Class II stream crossing is depicted in cell E2 (mile post 

0.76) on the road card map, however, this stream crossing does not exist but is a non-stream drainage. Multiple non-stream 

drainages are present along this road segment. Approximately 640 meters of the existing road prism was built in the riparian 

area of a Class II stream. 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. All structures 

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

Other Resource Information 

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

Wildlife: No concerns.

Botany: No concerns

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

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: There are a couple of areas along this road segment in which water from non-streams is collecting in 

blocked inboard ditches or flowing down the road causing the road prism to erode. Inboard ditches need to be cleared and 

established and structures installed so as not to impede natural flows. 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, 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 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

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 157 Appendix 2
State

Road

3018110

3018100

3000000

3000000

3018122

3018100

1973

1973

1963

1963

1963

1973

1969

1969

1973

1973

1973

1973

133

531

532

533

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: 3018122

158 - 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

3018122 3018100 MP 1.72 Proposed Temporary Road

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.59 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 0.59 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 - 159 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

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

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3018122

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Units 586-133 and 586-533. The proposed road reconstruction has an 

approximate length of 0.59 mile. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently in storage. The road is 

accessed by existing NFS road 3018100. This road is currently in storage and will require reconstruction to allow access.

Road Location: 

Road indirectly accesses Units 586-133 and 586-533. Grades are favorable to 10%. 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 three Class II streams and occasional 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 0.07 AHMU Class II Channel Type HCO Substrate O-SI

Max. Width 1m. Max. Depth Gradient 22%

Structure Log Culvert Passage Yes Timing dates Needed

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell E4 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 148m, based on GIS. 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.

B) MP 0.23 AHMU Class II Channel Type PAO Substrate 

Max. Width 0.6m. Max. Depth Gradient

Structure Log Culvert Passage Yes Timing dates Needed

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell F5 on the road card map. The structure that will be installed at this crossing will 

be designed to accomplish fish passage. This stream has not been surveyed and available upstream habitat is has not been 

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

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 161 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

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 0.39 AHMU Class II Channel Type HCL Substrate BR

Max. Width 3.6m Max. Depth Gradient

Structure Log Culvert/Bridge Passage Yes Timing dates Needed

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell G6 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 1,556m, 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.

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: Overall this road segment is in good condition. There is one area of fill slope failure that needs to be 

reseeded, but this is not contributing sediment to a ditch or a stream course. 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, 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 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

162 - 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

Non-National Forest

Route No Route Name Begin Terminus End Terminus

3018125 3018000 MP 0.57 Unit 586-520

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.52 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 0.52 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 - 163 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

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

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3018125

Route Basics: 

The purpose of this road is to access Unit 586-520. The proposed road reconstruction has an approximate length of 0.52 

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

road 3018000. 

Road Location: 

Road accesses Unit 586-520. Grades are favorable to 9%. 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: 

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: 

No Class I, II, III or IV stream crossings 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 (if applicable)

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

Wildlife: No concerns.

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: Orange hawkweed is know along existing NFS road 3018000 within 1⁄4 mile of the beginning NFS road 

3018125. Monitoring will be completed for the NFS road 3018125 to ensure that the infestation is not spread as a result of 

project activities.

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 165 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

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, 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 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

166 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
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Proposed System Road 

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(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

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Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 167 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

3018130 3018000 MP 1.52 Proposed Temporary Road

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 1.15 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 1.15 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

168 - 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 - 169 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3018130

Route Basic: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Units 586-522 and 586-132. The proposed road reconstruction has an 

approximate length of 1.15 miles. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 and is currently in storage. The road is 

accessed by existing NFS road 3018000. 

Road Location: 

Road indirectly accesses Unit 586-132 and directly accessed Unit 586-522. 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 II streams, one Class IV stream and multiple non-stream drainages are present along this road segment. An 

existing stream crossing structure is already in place at one of the three Class II stream crossings and the other two had been 

removed during past road storage (listed below). The existing structure is located at mile post 0.28 (cell F6) and has 158m of 

available upstream habitat, based on GIS. Approximately 335 meters of the existing road prism was built in the riparian area 

of a Class II stream. Road-stream crossings, stream characteristics, and fish information was based on the most recent RCS 

data, along with available 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 0.02 AHMU Class II Channel Type PAB Substrate O-SA

Max. Width Max. Depth Gradient 2-4%

Structure Log Culvert/Bridge Passage Yes Timing dates 7/25-9/01

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell I7 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 1,430m, 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 0.19 AHMU Class II Channel Type MMO Substrate SA-GR

Max. Width 1m Max. Depth Gradient 10-25%

Structure Log Culvert Passage Yes Timing dates 7/25-9/01

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

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell G6 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 156m, 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: No concerns.

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

Soil and Water: Overall this road segment is in good condition. There is one area of cut bank failure that needs to be 

reseeded, but this is not contributing sediment to a ditch or a stream course. One ditch relief culvert is in place, but is not 

functioning and the inboard ditch associated with this crossing is not cleared. Inboard ditches need to be cleared and 

established and structures installed so as not to impede natural flows. 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, 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 reconstruction (R10 BMPs 13.16, 14.6, 14.9 and 14.14 and National Core BMPs AqEco-2, Fac-2, Road-3, Road6, 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 - 171 Appendix 2
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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: 3018250

172 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision 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

3018250 3018200 MP 1.89 3018252

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.16 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 0.16 2 1 Active during haul, 

Inactive while stored

Maintenance Narrative 

Road will be maintained in “Active” status while road is open during timber haul; 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 - 173 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

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

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3018250

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Unit 585-542. The proposed road reconstruction has an approximate length of 

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

NFS road 3018200. 

Road Location: 

Road indirectly accesses Unit 585-542. Grades are favorable to 4%. 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. 

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 II stream crossing is present at mile post 0.08 (cell E5/E6) and an existing stream crossing structure (red pipe) is 

already in place. The stream has 684m of available upstream habitat, based on UA surveys. 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. 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.

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 175 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Wildlife: No concerns.

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: Orange hawkweed known at the junction of the NFS roads 3018200 and 3018250. Monitoring will be 

completed 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. 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

176 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
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3018251

3018495

3017422

3018250

3018200

3018250

3018252

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1995

1993

1964

1995

1995

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A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

E

E

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G

H

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J

J

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9 9

8 8

7 7

6 6

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2

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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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Road Number: 3018252

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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

3018252 3018250 MP 0.16 Unit 585-542

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 0.34 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 0.34 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

178 - 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 - 179 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3018252

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Unit 585-542. The proposed road reconstruction has an approximate length of 

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

NFS road 3018250. This road is currently in storage and will require reconstruction to allow access.

Road Location: 

Road directly accesses Unit 585-542. Grades are favorable to 4%. 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. 

The entire 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: 

One Class II stream is 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 0.03 AHMU Class II Channel Type MMM Substrate

Max. Width 5.8m Max. Depth Gradient 2-3%

Structure Bridge Passage Yes Timing dates 6/25-9/01

Narrative This crossing is located in cell E4 on the road card map. The structure that will be installed at this crossing 

will be designed to accomplish fish passage. Cutthroat trout presence has been verified. Available upstream habitat is 

100m, based on GIS. Instream work related to the crossing will be carried out under current timing restrictions and 

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

180 - 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: 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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3018540

3018500

3018520

3018550

3018500

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1995

1995

1995

1995

1995

1995

1995 1995

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B

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C

C

D

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E

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G

G

H

H

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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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Road Number: 3018500

182 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision 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

3018500 3018500 MP 0.60 Proposed NFS Road 3018550

Begin MP Length Status

0.60 1.40 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 

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

0.60 2.00 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

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 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 - 183 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

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

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3018500

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Unit 585-139. The proposed road reconstruction has an approximate length of 

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

NFS road 3018000. This road is currently in storage and will require reconstruction to allow access.

Road Location: 

Road indirectly accesses Unit 585-139. Grades are favorable to 4%. 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 0.96 (cell D5) and an existing stream crossing structure is already in place. 

This stream has not been surveyed. Based on GIS, the stream has 325m of available upstream habitat, based on GIS. One 

Class II stream crossing is present at mile post 1.69 (cell F5) and an existing stream crossing structure is already in place. The 

stream has 111m of available upstream habitat, based on UA surveys. One Class III stream crossing is present at mile post 

1.96 (cell H6) and an existing stream crossing structure is already in place. 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. 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: No concerns

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 185 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

186 - Big Thorne Project Record of Decision Appendix 2
3000300

3023300

3023000

3000296

3023300

3000000

3000295

3023200

3023200

3023000

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1998

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1966

1964

1999

1999

1966

1959

1965

1964

1964

1997

1999

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550

549

547

546

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160

159

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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: 3023000

Appendix 2 - Road Cards - 187 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

3023000 3000000 MP 33.29 Unit 584-547

Begin MP Length Status

0.00 2.00 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 2.00 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

188 - 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 - 189 Appendix 2
Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3023000

Route Basics: The purpose of this road is to provide access to Units 584-546 and 584-547 and provide access to landings for Unit 584-158.

The proposed road reconstruction has an approximate length of 2.0 miles. The road has an operational maintenance level of 1 

and is currently in storage. The road is accessed by existing NFS road 3000000. 

Road Location: 

Road directly accesses Units 584-546 and 584-547. Grades are favorable to 12%. 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 four Class II streams, four Class III streams, seven 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 0.14 AHMU Class II Channel Type PAB Substrate SI-O

Max. Width 15m Max. Depth Gradient 1-3%

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

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell J4 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 186m, 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 0.17 AHMU Class III Channel Type HCM Substrate SA-BD

Max. Width 6m Max. Depth Gradient 12-75%

Structure CMP Passage No Timing dates 

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell J4 on the road card map. 

C) MP 0.19 AHMU Class III Channel Type HCM Substrate SA-BD

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

Max. Width 6m Max. Depth Gradient 12-75%

Structure CMP Passage No Timing dates 

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell J4 on the road card map. 

D) MP 0.57 AHMU Class III Channel Type HCM Substrate

Max. Width Max. Depth Gradient

Structure CMP Passage No Timing dates 

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell H5 on the road card map. This stream does not exist; GIS was not updated to 

prior to creation of the road card maps.

E) MP 0.67 AHMU Class III Channel Type HCM Substrate

Max. Width Max. Depth Gradient

Structure CMP Passage No Timing dates 

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell H5 on the road card map. This stream does not exist; GIS was not updated to 

prior to creation of the road card maps.

F) MP 0.87 AHMU Class II Channel Type HCO Substrate O-SA

Max. Width 0.6m Max. Depth Gradient 6-16%

Structure Log Culvert Passage Yes Timing dates 7/25-9/01

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. Cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden char presence have been verified. 

Available upstream habitat is 71m, 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.

G) MP 1.22 AHMU Class II Channel Type Substrate

Max. Width Max. Depth Gradient

Structure Log Culvert Passage Yes Timing dates 7/25-9/01

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. Cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden char presence have been verified. 

Available upstream habitat is 883m, based on GIS. This stream has not been surveyed. 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.

H) MP 1.55 AHMU Class II Channel Type PAB Substrate O-SA

Max. Width 30m Max. Depth Gradient 2%

Structure Log Culvert Passage Yes Timing dates Needed

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell C7 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 16m, 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.

Botany: No concerns

Invasive Species: No concerns

Lands/Minerals/Geology/Karst: No concerns

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

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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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

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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

3023100 3023000 MP 0.11 Unit 584-546

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

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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

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

Site Specific Design Criteria 

Road 3023100

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

0.18 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 6%. 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 two Class II streams, one Class III stream and occasional 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 0.05 AHMU Class II Channel Type MMS Substrate SA-BD

Max. Width 4m. Max. Depth Gradient 2-6%

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

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell E5 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 

189m, 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.

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Road Management Objectives _____________________________________________________________

B) MP 0.10 AHMU Class II Channel Type HCO Substrate SA-GR

Max. Width 3m. Max. Depth Gradient 6-12%

Structure Log Culvert/Bridge Passage Yes Timing dates 6/15-8/15

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 83m, 

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 0.16 AHMU Class III Channel Type HCM Substrate CO-BD

Max. Width 4m Max. Depth Gradient 30-45%

Structure Log Culvert/Bridge Passage No Timing dates 

Narrative: This crossing is located in cell F6 on the road card map. 

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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1997

1999

1998

1966

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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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