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LAS 35717, Univ. of Alaska, Tree Sampling and Research, Wild Lake Area, South of Brooks Range
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LAS 35717, Univ. of Alaska, Tree Sampling and Research, Wild Lake Area, South of Brooks Range
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
LAS 35717
University of Alaska
October 8, 2025
Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Northern Regional Land Office has received an application for the following:
APPLICANT: University of Alaska
PROJECT NAME: LAS 35717
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: The proposed sites are located near Wild Lake, south of the Brooks Range, approximately 40 miles west of Coldfoot.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Sections 3, 9, and 11 of Township 31 North, Range 18 West, Fairbanks Meridian
Section 34 of Township 32 North, Range 18 West, Fairbanks Meridian
REQUESTED ACTIVITY:
The Division of Mining, Land, and Water (DMLW) has received a Land Use Permit (LUP) application from the University of Alaska (UA) to cut down and cross-section up to 300 white spruce trees located on active frozen debris lobes near Wild Lake. This study would utilize tree-ring analysis to infer slope movements, requiring the entire bole of each tree to be sampled. Research would be conducted at four separate sites, each comprising approximately 25 acres. To minimize visual impact, trees would be selectively cut in moderately forested areas using chainsaws. Access to the sites would be via float plane from Coldfoot to Wild Lake, then by canoe and on foot.
REQUESTED TERM: 2 years
DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: October 22, 2025
The public is invited to comment on this activity. The purpose of this notice is to gather input before a decision is made on this activity. To ensure consideration, written comments must be received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 on or before 5:00 p.m. on the date noted above. Comments or questions about this activity should be directed to Ti Ames, (907) 451-2711; Fax: (907) 451-2751 or e-mail: [email protected].
After review and adjudication, we may issue an authorization with stipulations for the activity. The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process.
DNR-DMLW 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 comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services.
The DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice
Attachments, History, Details
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- LAS 35717_App_UA_WildLake_Tree_Sampling_Research.pdf
- LAS 35717_Attachment A_Site Diagram_Images.pdf
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| Created 10/8/2025 11:06:06 AM by stames |
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| Department: | Natural Resources |
| Category: | Public Notices |
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| Location(s): | Interior Region, Northern Region |
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| Publish Date: | 10/8/2025 |
| Archive Date: | 10/23/2025 |
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