Preliminary Best Interest Finding for the Kenai-Kodiak Area Nash Road Timber Sale (SC-3265K)

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Preliminary Best Interest Finding for the Kenai-Kodiak Area Nash Road Timber Sale (SC-3265K)

State of Alaska
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Forestry & Fire Protection
Kenai-Kodiak Area Office

Preliminary Written Finding under AS 38.05.035 and AS 38.05.945

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection (DFFP), gives formal notice under AS 38.05.945 (a)(3) that the Division has made Preliminary Decisions under AS 38.05.035(e) regarding the Nash Road Sale (SC-3265K).

Before the sale may be held, the Director of the DFFP must make a written Final Decision that each sale best serves the interest of the State. These Decisions will lay out the facts and applicable policies upon which the Director bases his determination that the proposed timber sales will or will not best serve the interest of the State. The Final Decisions are expected to be available to the public after April 27, 2026.

The proposed sale area covers state land near milepost 2 of Nash Road in Seward. The legal description of this proposed sale is Township 1 North, Range 1 West, Section 36. The area is on the United States Geological Survey 1:63.360 Quadrangle maps titled Seward A-7.

The DFFP is proposing to offer approximately 55 acres of Sitka spruce saw logs from state lands. Unit 1 will be 45 acres and Unit 2 will be 10 acres. The volume to be offered totals approximately 829 MBF. DFFP would sell the timber as a sealed bid for commercial use under provisions of AS.38.05.120.

The public is invited to comment on any aspect of the Preliminary Decision Written Finding and these proposed timber sales. Comments should be mailed to the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Kenai-Kodiak Office, 42499 Sterling Hwy., Soldotna, AK 99669 and/or emailed to: [email protected].

Comments must be received at the Division of Forestry no later than April 27, 2026 in order to be considered in the Final Decision of whether or not these sales will be held in whole or in part. To be eligible to appeal a Final Decision, a person must have provided written comment by April 27, 2026. Copies of the Preliminary Decision are available by contacting the Division at the above physical address, email address, or by telephoning the office at (907) 260-4200.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT COMMENTS CONTACT:

Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection
42499 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669
Contact: Kenai-Kodiak Area Forester
Phone: (907) 260-4200
Email: [email protected]

Copies of the Preliminary Decision are available for review at the Division of Forestry office at the above address, on the Division's website at: https://forestry.alaska.gov/timber/kenaikodiak, and the State Online Public Notice System at http://notice.alaska.gov/223251.

The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate in this review may contact the number above.

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