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The Final Environmental Impact Statement is available here. Because of the file size it has been divided into pieces to make it more manageable. Each file is saved in PDF format and is viewable in Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free plug-in for your internet browser which you can download from adobe.com.If you wish to view the Revised Land and Resource Management Plan - click here -. |
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A Reader's Guide to the FEIS This Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is organized into a preface, six chapters (Volume I) and twelve appendixes (Volume II). A packet of alternative maps accompanies the document. The Revised Forest Plan (separate document) is a representation of the Preferred Alternative in the FEIS, as modified by the Record of Decision. Preface - This section briefly describes the contents of each chapter and appendix in the FEIS (listed below). It also gives a brief history of forest planning and summarizes the development of the Revised Forest Plan and FEIS. Chapter 1 - "Purpose and Need" describes the rationale behind forest plan revision. It explains the need for change and discusses the issues and concerns raised by the public. The decisions to be made in the Revised Forest Plan are described. Chapter 2 - "The Alternatives" describes the process used to develop alternatives, lists important points common to all alternatives, describes the eight alternatives, and identifies the preferred alternative. Alternatives initially considered then eliminated from detailed analysis are briefly discussed. The effects of the eight alternatives on major topics are summarized. Chapter 3 - "Environment and Effects" describes current conditions on the Chugach National Forest and the consequences of implementing each alternative, with a focus on the situation statements and effects. Chapter 4 - "List of Preparers" lists those instrumental in writing the documents. Chapter 5 - "List of Recipients" lists those who received copies of the FEIS and the Revised Forest Plan. Chapter 6 - "Public Participation and Comment on the DEIS and Proposed Revised Forest Plan" describes the content analysis process and summarizes public comments on the DEIS and Proposed Revised Forest Plan. References - This section lists the references cited in the FEIS. Glossary - A glossary of terms provides definitions of technical and legal terms. Appendixes - Appendixes provide additional information and detail on subjects addressed in the FEIS. Appendix A - Situation Statements Appendix B - Description of the Analysis Process Appendix C - Roadless Areas Appendix D - Wild and Scenic Rivers Evaluation Appendix E - Silvicultural Systems Appendix F - Access Management Plan Appendix G - Biological Assessment Appendix H - Alternative Descriptions Appendix I - Oil and Gas Leasing Stipulations Appendix J - Management Prescription Activity Matrixes Appendix K - Public Comments and Forest Service Responses Appendix L - Vascular Plant Species Richness Map Packet - Alternative Maps - No Action, Preferred, A, B, C, D, E, and F Doug Stockdale email Steve Hennig: [email protected] |
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FEIS PDF Files Chapter 3 Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 Appendix C - MAPS Bering Lake | Boston Bar | College Fiord | Copper RIver | Fidalgo-Gravina | Hinchinbrook Hawkins | Johnson Pass | Kenai Lake | Kenai Mountains | Montague Island | Nellie Juan | Prince WIlliam Sound | Sheridan Glacier | Tasuna | Twentymile Alaganik Slough | Bear Creek | Bering River | Canyon Creek | Cascade Creek | Coghill River | Columbia Glacier | Copper River Lower | Copper River Upper | East Fork Sixmile Creek | Katalla River | Kenai River | Martin Glacier | Nellie Juan River | Nellie Martin River | Number 1 River | Palmer Creek | Portage Creek | Portage Glacier | Portage Lake | Russian River | Sixmile Creek | Snow River | Twentymile River Appendix K (divided into groups of twenty pages because of file size) Activity matix of preferrred alternative Activity matrix of other alternatives |
