Smitholum Subsistence House Log Environmental Assessment

The National Park Service (NPS) is considering a request for subsistence house logs from a NPS qualified subsistence user and local permanent resident of the Chisana area within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST). In January 2013 the applicant requested a special use permit to harvest and transport up to 120 logs to construct a 500 ft.2 private residence on his private property. The applicant plans to harvest and transport timber on national preserve lands in the Chisana area during the winter or spring season during periods with adequate snow cover and frozen ground. A snowmachine will be used to transport logs from the harvest location to private property. The NPS has determined that the applicant is eligible for subsistence log harvest.

The NPS is considering issuing a special use permit to authorize this harvest. This environmental assessment (EA) has been prepared to evaluate potential impacts of the applicant's proposal and no action alternatives to park resources. This EA is available for public review and comment and will form the basis for a decision regarding issuance of a subsistence house log permit.

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