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Home My WebLink AboutTana Basin area public review draft 1984TANANA BASIN AREA PLAN (M]E\00~& o ~LID&®©@ Susitna Joint Venture Document Number 202 '-1_ Please Retur~~ DOCUMENT CONTROL }PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT STATE OF ALASKA Department of Natural Resources 4420 Airport Way Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Soil Conservation Service PUBLIC REVIEW DRffAFT DEPARTMENT Of' NATURAL RESOIJRCES DIVISION OF LAND AND WATER MANAGEME!'tfT May 1, 1984 Dear Reviewer: BILL SHEFFIELD. GOVERNOR 555 Cordova Street Pouch 7-005 Anchorage, Alaska 99510 Phone: {907) 276w2653 I ar.1 pleased to submit for your comments this dr-aft of the Tanana Basin Area Plan. This is a proposed land use plan for 12.5 ~illion acres of state land in the Tanana R~ver wat~rshed. (This plan does not address private, federal or local government land). In f1ay and June, 1::5)4, hearings will be held in communities throughout the Basin to receive public comment on this clraft. Aftei the hearings, the plan will be revised to incorporate publi: corr-~nts before it is adopted by the Department of Natura 1 ResourcEs. : .. 1en it is adopted, the plan becomes official policy directing t~e day-to-d~y management of state lands in the Basin. In addition to the hearings, written or oral comments may be directed to Susan Todd, Project r~anager, Department of Natural Resources, 4420 Airport Way, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 (telephone 479-2243). Comments must be received no later than June 29, 1984. A 1 though the p 1 afl appears 1 engthy, its purpose and organization are not complex. In brief, the plan states what land uses are to be permitted on state lands and establishes guidelines on how these uses are to occur. The land uses that will be emphasized in specific areas are discussed in Chapter 3. If your time is limited, you r.tay wish to concentrate on this chapter. Al~o, do not be distressed if you find conclusions with ~tlhich you disagree. Sorting these things out is the purpose of this draft. We look forward to your comments. tt..!rely, \W~lU----..... f-r Ton Hawkins Director Division of Land and Water Management ,, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Tanana B<1sin Planning Team would like to extend our special thanks to Melba Oester~ Susan Hollett, Elaine Thomas, and Romeo Rescober for their patience and dedication in ttte preparation of the manuscript and graphic work for this document. Speci a 1 acknowledgement is due to the Soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture for its assistance in data inventory and analysis thtough the USDA River Basin Studies Program. i DRAFT TANANA BASIN AREA PLAN CONTENTS Acknowledgments ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -... .......... Planning Team ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter I Chapter:! Introduction and Land Designation Summaries .. .. Areawide Land Management Policies ........... . Agriculture ............. ~~ ... . • • • • 5 • • • • . . . . . . Fish and Wildlife Habitat ...... . . . . . . ....... Forestry . . . ~ . . . . Co • • • • • .. • • • • • • • . . . . • • tl • ........ . .. Rec-reation ................. c ~ ••••• • • • Cl • . ........ . . . i . . iii . 1-1 . 2-1 . .. 2-3 . .... 2-10 . ... 2-13 . . " . 2-16 Settlement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . • •• o-••••••••••• . ...... 2-19 Subsurface Resources and Materials .......................... 2 .. 2s Transporta.tion ...................... . 4! • ~ ......... . Miscellaneous Guidelines ..... . . . . . . . ••• Cl ••••••••• Instream Flow .............. . . . . . . . . . . . ........ . . . . . . . .•. 2-35 • ••• 2-38 ~ .... 2-38 Lakesho!'e Management ......... . ... • • i • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 •• 2-40 Public Access ....... 5 •••••• . . . . Ill ...... . • ••••..• 2-42 Remote Cabin Permits ...... . • IIIII e a a a e .... . . . •••.• "' •. 2-45 Stream Corridors .......... . . . . . . • •••••• co •• 0 • • • • • • • • . ••. 2-47 Trail ~Ianagemen!~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-52 .. 2-56 . . 2·59 Wetlands Management .................... ~ .......... . Resource Management ... G .... , ••••••••••••••••••••••••• Chapter3 Land Management Policies for Ea.ch Management Uni't . 3 .. 1 Borough ........ ~ ............. . . . . . . . . , ...... .......... . ... 3-3 I.ower Tanana . . . . . . . "' . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • ~ 'jl ••••••• . •.. 3-68 Ka.ntish...--ta. ................ o •••••••• ~ ,. -e ....................... 3-118 .Parks Highway ........................................ , .... 3-175 West .Alaska :Ra.nge •••••.• o ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 .. 219 East Alaska Ra.nge t •••• ~ ••••• ,. •••••••••.•••• Q •••• ~ -•••••••••• 3-234 Upper Tanana .................... ~ ::; .... C· ••• e-••••••••••• "' •••• 3-245 Upper Goodpaster ...... 5 ............................... ~ •••• 3-2 79 Chapter4 Implementation ...•....• . . . . ·• ... ·• .......... . . . ~ ~ .. 4-1 Proposals for Legislative and Administrative Design•ltions .... Land Tt-ades Proposed Selections and Relinquishments ...•.. Management Plans ............... ~ .................... . Instream Flow Reservation.s. . ~ . t ................. ~ • ! , •••••• Transportation . .. . . . . ................. . . . . \\ .. . ~ ........ . Land Sales Program in the Tanana Basin ................. II! Appendices . . . . 4 .. 2 • . . . 4-6 • . • . 4-6 . . • . 4-6 . ... 4-6 !. Procedures for Plan Modification and Amendment ....... ,. . Al-l ,. Cl • J I Iii LQQ A L ,, .Lll ii Bill Beaty (~~ction Chief) Susan Todd (Project Manager) De 1 ores 0 'Ma.r·a ~ Ron t~a 1 k ins l1aw Jim Allaway, Randy Cowart, Frank Rue (State~tJide Policies) Bill Copeland Nat Goodhue Carlos Lozano Jeff Burton Steve Clautice r1att Robus Richard Spitler, Chris Ballard Joyce Seelman Jerry Rafson PLANNING TEAM D£?ARTNENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Division of Land & Water Mngt. Resource Allocation Section (Lead Agency) Division of Land & ~Jater t1ngt. Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division of Agriculture Division of Mining Gi vision of forestry DEPARTMENT OF FISH ANO GAME FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION OEPARf,1Ef\!T OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES COOPERATIVE AGENCIES U.S.D.A. SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE iii ,, " :i .~ ~ , ,, ri- ~· -1 '~ ~ • " ' A __ , Introduction and I .and Designation Summaries I. INTRODUCTION This docu~ent is a draft land use plan for state lands in the Tanana Basin. This draft is i'ntended for public review. In r1ay and June, 1984, hearings vJi 11 be he 1 d in comnuni ties throughout the Basin to receive pub 1 i c comment on this draft. After the hearings, the p 1 an wi 11 be revised to incorporate the comments before it is formally adopted by the Department of Natural Resources. This plan will designate the uses that are to occur on r.lUch of the state land within the' Tanana Basin. It will show areas to be sold for private use and areas to be retained in state ovmershi p. It does not control uses on private, Borough or Federal land, nor does it direct land use on ar·eas that have already been legislatively designated for specific purposes, such as parks or wildlife refuges, and lands which are dealt with in existing management plans, such as Nenana-Totchaket and De 1 ta- Salcha. Since more than one use is permitted on most state lands, the plan a 1 so estab 1 i shes ru 1 es \'I hi ch a 11 0\'1 various uses to occur wi til out serious conflicts. For example, in an area intended for residential use, the plan explains how public access to streams and trails is to be maintained. To present this information, the dra·i-c plan is organized into four chapters. Chapter I provides a brief description of the planning area, the reasons vlhy a plan is necessary 1-:or the Tanana Basin, .. and the types of de~isions made by the plan. It also pr:Jvides an introduction to the planning process and the agencies involved in developing the plan. It also includes a summar·y of the land designat;ons for edch type of resource use. An overvie'r'l of the goals, management guidelines, land allocations, and implementation procedures that affect each major resource or type of land use i~ presented in Chapter II. This chapter explains the basic polices for agriculture, settlement, forestry, recreation, fish and wildlife habitat, subsurface resources, transportation, access, lakeshore management, instream flow, stream corridor~, trail management, remote cabin permits and and resource management designations. Chapter III is a detailed description of the land use designations in each of the p 1 an • s eight subregions. The subregions are major geo- graphic subdivisons of the Basin. Each subregion is further divided into management units, of which there are 79. A management unit is an area that is generally homogeneous with respect to its resources, topography, and 1 and ownership. For each management unit there is a statement of management intent and management guidelines; a chart listing primary and secondary land uses, prohibited land uses, and recommended land classifications. Designated land us~!s are also shown on maps contained at the end of thh) document. The final chapter (Chapter IV) explains how the plan ~tlill be impl e- 1·1 A. The Study Areal The Tanana Rasin covers approximately 21 million acres in interior Alaska (see ~ap, page 1-3). All of the lands in the Fairbanks North Star Borough a:re included w·~thin th~ study area. The Tanana River Basin is one of interior Alaska's largest drain- ages, encompassing over 21 million acres, as shown on the loc~tion m~p. The basin is bounded by the Yukon-Tanana Up 1 ands on the north, the Canad\i an border on the east, the A 1 ask a Range on the south and the kuskokwim ~1ountai ns on th~ west. In order to organize the planning process for such a large, diverse region, the study area v1as subdivided into major subregions. The bounda- ries of these subregions--East A 1 ask a Range, West A 1 ask a Range, Parks Hi gh~1ay, Kant i shna, Lower Tanana, Upper Tanana, Goodpaster, and Fairbanks North Star Borough --are shown on page 1-4. The State of Alaska o\ms or has selected ?.iJproxiMately 71% of the land in the study area (17 Plillion acres). l\nother 15% (3o6 million acres) is in federal o~mership. Of the remaining land, approxir1ately 110,000 acres are m·med by the Fairbanks North Star 8orough, 14% (3.5 million acres) are owned or selected by Native village and regional corporations, and 247,000 acres are in other private oWnerships. · The 1982 population of the study area \'las approximately 60,000. Most of these people live in the Fairbanks North Star Borough or one of the smaller corm1unities in the Basin. B. Why Plan for the Use of Public Land? Through the management of state lands, the state gi'eatly influences the physical development patterns and the general quality of life in the Tanana Basin. r~ajor· development projects such as mining, timber har- vests, or agri cu 1 tu re influence l oca 1 job opportunities. Land so 1 d for r·esidential or private recreational use clearly affects the character of comnunity life, as does land retained for hunting, fishing, and other public uses. Because the use of state land has such great effects on the physical landscape and quality of life, it is essential that there be an open public process of deciding how to manage that land. 1·2 I } I 1 1 ' ..... • w 0 ' • \TANANA BASIN I AREA PIAN \ ,, \ I. f•llbanlu North Star Borough 2. l.owu Tanana 3. Kandahna 4. Parks S. Alaska Range Wcs; 6. Aluka Range East 7. Upper Tan&na 8. Goodp&ata 9. Otha·S.kha Asu PlAn Location of the Tanana Basin -• .... Lower Tanana Kantishna 3 1 Fairbanks North Star Borough 5 Alaska Range West Delta-Salcha Area Plan 9 \ ~ I TANANA BASIN ARFA PIAN Subregion Boundaries Upper Tanana TEXTNAME: TBAP (R)P: (chapterl) 06 The Tanana Basin planning process is a means of openly reviewing resource information and public concerns prior to making long-range decisions about public land management. It is also a way of resolving conflicting land use objectives and making clear to the public what choices have been made and the reasons for those choices. Land managers also face many day-to-day decisions about land use, such as whether to issue permits for roads, timber harvests, or sand and gravel extraction. These people need clear and consistent guidelines for their decisionse Therefore, it is essential for land managers to have a written document which establishes long-range commitments for the use of pu~lic land and provides clear policies for public land management. A land use plan is also valuable for private landowners. If the state is publicly conmitted to land use patterns and policies, private in¥estors can feel more secure in making decisions about their own land. For example, if someone is contemplating developing a subdivision next to state or borough land, it is important to know whether the public land is likely to become a gravel pit or a recreation area. C. What Decisions are made by the Tanana Basin Area Plan? The Tanana Area Plan determines the major land uses on state lands within the study area. These uses are described in a management intent statement for each management unit. As a guide to the statutory requ1 re- ment for land classification and also to provide a brief shorthand for intended land uses, specific land use designations also are listed in the man~~~ment intent statements. In addition, the plan sets the management gui ;,ines by which potentia1ly conflicting uses are made compatible wit \,.n a given area. 1. Land Use Designations For each management unit and smaller subunits the plan designates the primary and secondary uses that are permitted within the unit. A primary use is one that is of major importance; the unit will be managed to encourage its use, conservation, and/or development. A secondary use is permitted when its occurrence will not adversely affect achieving the objectives for the primary uses. The plan also identifies prohibited uses within each management unit. These are uses that wi 11 not be permitted in the management unit without specific reconsideration of the land use designations for the unit by the collll\issioner. In an area identified as critical habitat, for example, year-r"ound roads may be prohibited. Uses that are not specifi- cally prohibited may be permitted on a case-by-case basis if the Alaska Department of Natural Resources determines the proposed uses are consis- tent with the statement of management intent for the unit in question. 1·5 TEXTNAME: TBAP (R)P: (chapterl) 07 2. Resource Management Areas In some remote areas, 1 ands are designated for resource management rather than a more specific designation such as settlement or forestry~ The resource management designation means that the land will be retained in public ownership ur.til the plan is revised (approximately every five years), or until new roads,. new information, or development proposals make it necessary to review the resource management designation and assign a permanent classification such as agriculture or wildlife habi- tat. Until such time as the designation is reviewed the land will be managed for existing public uses. Changes in resource managment designa- tions must be reviewed by an interagency planning team and the public. There are two types of resource management areas. First, some lands have resources that cou 1 d support a number of different and conflicting land uses. For example, areas with vaiuable agricultural soils often support good habitat or stands of ti;nber sui tab 1 e for long term forest management. Existing ·j nformat ion on the costs and benefits of a 1 terna- tive types of management is often inadequate to determine the best long range use of these lands. Where the distance from road access makes it unlikely that the lands will be developed in the near term, it is prefer- able to defer final land use decisions until better information is avail- able. These areas are given a 11 high value resource management .. designa- tion and the values associated with the particular area are described. The second category of rssource management areas consists of remote lands where there are no highly valuable resources identified. These are pri mari ly high mountain areas, g 1 aci ers, and occasionally 1 arge bogs. They ar·e given a 11 low value resource m~nagement 11 designation. 3. Management Guidelines Most public lands are intended to be managed for multiple use. For this reason, the p 1 an estab 1 i shes management guidelines that wi 11 a 11 ow various unes to occur without serious conflicts. Management guide 1 i nes can direct the timing, amount, or specific location of different activi- ties in order to make the permitted uses compatible. For example, timber harvests in river corridors that are important for fishing wi 11 be designed to protect the habitat values. D. How was the Plan Developed? 1. The Statewide Plan The Department of Natura 1 Resources operates under a statewide 1 and use plan that is updated annually. The purpose of the statewide plan is to give guidance to planning on a regional and local scale and to serve as an aid to decisions that require more than a loca 1 perspective. The statewide plan identifies general land use designations and management guidelines for all state land in Alaska. In regions such as the Tanana Basin, where more detailed resource information has been collected and an area p 1 an prepared, the 1 and use designations and management guide 1 i nes 1·6 TEXTNAME: TBAP (R)P: (chapterl) 08 developed in the area plan will be used to refine the statewide plan. In the Tanana Basin, therefore, the land use designations in the statewide plan and area plan will be identical once the Tanana Basin Area Plan has beer. officially adopted. 2. The Tanana Basin Planning Process The Tanana Basin Draft Plan is the product of two years of work by an interagency planning team and more than forty public meetings held throughout the study area. The following ~aragraphs describe the process in more detai 1. In 1982, an interagency p 1 anni ng team was formed to deve 1 op a p 1 an for state lands in the Tanana Basin. Team members included representa- tives from the various divisions within the Department of Natural Resources, and from the Department of Fish and Game, the Department of Transportation and Pub 1 i c Faci 1 it i es, the Fairbanks North Star Borough and the Department of Environmental Conservation. The staff held public workshops in March, 1982 to identify land use issues and planning needs in the study area. Following the meetings, data were analyzed for agriculture, forestry, minerals, fish and wild- life, settlement, recreation and water. The team prepared maps and reports describing resource values and identifying existing and potential 1 and" uses throughout the study area. Goa 1 s r·e 1 at i ng to the statewide goals but specific to the Tanana Basin were established for each resource. The information co 11 ected was used to pr~pare E 1 ement Papers for each resource which served as background information for the remain- der of the planning process. (See the Resource Element Papers, available at the Department of Natura 1 Resources, Di vision of Land and Water Management in Fairbanks). This information and the issues identified in the public workshops were used to develop four alternative land use scenarios. The land use alternatives represented different ways to resolve land use issues in the Tanana Basin. Each emphasized a different genera 1 theme in reso 1 vi ng land use issues. The purpose of the alternatives was to assist decision makers and the public in evaluating the impacts of resource choices. The alternative themes were as follows: Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative l -- Alternative 4 -- Emphasis Emphasis Emphasis Emphasis on land sales for settlement on land sales for agriculture on fish and wildlife and recreation on mi nera 1 s and for')estry 1-7 TEXTNAME: TBAP (R)P: (chapter1) 09 The alternatives were reviewed by approximately 170 people at 18 pub 1 i c workshops in communities throughout the study area in MctY and June, 1983. The Resource Allocation staff then prepared an analysis of the alternatives which evaluated the impacts of the plan alternatives on each of the six natural resources and on the biological, social, fiscal and cultural resources of the Basin. {See the Evaluation of the Alternatives s Tanana Basin Area Plan, Department of Natura 1 Res(turces, !983). The RAS developed draft plan used the evaluation of the a',terna- tives and the public co11111ents to develop a preferred alternative which is the draft plan presented in this document. This draft plan is not the same as any one of the four alternatives, but represents a combination of parts of all of the alternatives plus the incorporation of public comment. Following review of this draFt, the p 1 an wi 11 be re\'i sed based on the pub 1 i c • s cotm1ents and submittec to the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources for adoption, prob- ably in October, 1984. 3. Public Participation The public participation progr,1m is an essential part of tile plan- . nin·~ process. In the spring of 1982 and again in the spring of 1983, pub~ic workshops were held throughout the study area and in every commu- nity in the Basin. Three hundred four persons attended the 1982 meetings to identify land use concerns for the Tanana Basin. Approximately 170 people attended the 1983 workshops dealing with alternative land use plans, and written co11111ents were received from an addit·ional SC penplee Results of these workshops are summarized in a separate documert avai 1- able from the Department of Natural Resources. Throughout the planning process, members of the planning team and staff met with repres1~ntati ves of many special interest groups to inform them of the plan's proHress and provide them an opportunity to review resource data and plan proposals. Information gathered at these meetings and in written comments was instrumental in identifying important issues, gathering data ln local resource values, developing and evaluating land use alternati'res, and ultimately in shaping the draft plan. i-8 Eo Implementation of the Tanana Basin Area Plan After the plan is signed by the Commissioner of the Alaska Depart- ment of Natural Res· ... urces it will be state policy for the management of state lands in the Tanana Basin. All decisio.ls (land disposals, classi- fications, timber sales, mineral leasing and all other actions on state lands) shall comply with the provisions of this plan. The 1 and use designations made in this p 1 an will be offici a 11 y established in state records through the state's land classification system. The systet1l is a formal record of the primary uses for which each parcel of state land will be managed. These classifications will be shown on status plats which are available for public use at various offices of the Department of Natura 1 Resources. These p 1 at s Hi 11 i ndi- cate the priMary uses designated by this plan and wi 11 refer the reader to the plan for more detailed information, including secondary land uses and land management guidelines. Another important step in DNR's implementation of this plan will be more detai 1 ed planning for specific management units in the study area. These detailed plans are referrr~d to as 11 management plans .. as distin- guished from this document which is an "area plan." An area plan sets forth permitted land uses, related policies and management guidelines but at less detail than a management plan.. For example, an area plan does not design individual land disposals, pinpoint the location of new roads or utility lines, or establish the schedule for timber sales. These design and scheduling decisions on state lands are addressed by manage- ment plans which implement the provisions of an area plan on a site specific basis. Chapter IV includes a list of the management plans necessary for implementation of the Tanana Basin Area Plan. F'. Hodi·fication of the Plan A plan can never be so comprehensive and visionary as to provide solutions to all land use problems, nor can it be inflexible. Therefore, the land use designations, the policies, and the management guidelines of this plan may be changed if conditions warrant. The plan will be period- ; ca lly updated as new data become avai 1 ab 1 e and as changing soci a 1 and economic conditions place different demands on public lands. An inter- agency planning tear.t will coordinate periodic review of this p1an when the Alaska Department of Natural Resources considers it necessary. The plan review will include meetings with all intarested groups and the general public. In addition to pe~"iodic review, modification of the plan or excep- tions to its rr·ovi si ons may be proposed at any time by members of the public or government agencies. Appendix I presents procedures for amend- ments to and minor modifications of the plan ~lhich will be followed by the Department of Natural Resources \~ith regar·d to state-ovmed land within the Tanara Basin. Appendix II also presents procedures for making special exceptions to the provisions of the plan when modifications are not necessary or appropriate. ) .. 9 TEXTNAME: TBAP (R)P: (chapterl) 11 IIa SUMMARY OF LAND USE DESIGNATIONS The Tanana Basin Area Plan determines the major land uses on state 1 ands within the study area. These uses are described in a management intent statement for each management unit. In addition, the plan sets the management guidelines by which potentially conflicting uses M'e made compatible within a given area. For each ;l1anagement unit the plan designates the primary and second- ary uses that will be emphasized. A primary use is one that is of major Tmportance; the unit will be managed to encourage its use, conservation, and/or development. A secondary use is permitted when its occurrence will not adversely affect achieving the objectives for the primary uses. The following section summarizes the land use designations made for each of six resources: agriculture, fish & wildlife, forestry, subsur- face, recreation and settlement (land sales). A. Agriculture Most potential agricultural lands in the Tanana Basin lie in the Lower Tanana, Parks Highway and Kantishna subregions. These areas are likely to be primarily class II, III and IV soils as defined by the Soil Conservation Service. These soils have the fewest natural limitations, such as wetness, steepness etc., for farming. Although not always suit- able for farming because of extreme isolation, these soils are the state's best potential farm land. The estimates of cultivable soils in most of the Basin are still tentative because they are based on explora- tory, not detailed, soil surveys. Soils in the study area that are further than six miles from access are not recommended in th·is plan for near term sale. This is because of the expense of providing roads to these remote areas and the administra- tion's policy of emphasizing the development of farm land already in private hands or state lands close to the road system. The plan instead stresses protecting the option of using these potential agricultural lands for possible future agricultural use. A resource management desig- nation is used in these areas to protect this option. A total of 628,000 acres have been p 1 aced in this category (high va 1 ue resource manage- ment). Although other uses on these lands, such as forestry, recreation and habitat enhancement are permitted, nothing may be done that precludes future agricultural use until the plan is amended and the land reclassi- fied. A resource managerr~nt designation does not, however, commit the land to agricultural use: the land may be evaluated for several possible uses based on additional information, improved access or changing social 1-10 TEXTNAME: TBAP (R)P: (chapter1) 12 and economic conditions. It should be noted that some resource manage- ment lands are open to mineral entry. If mining activities or claims on these lands increase significantly, the potential for agricultural devel- opment may be reduced. In accessible portions of the Basin that are within six miles of a road, this plan designates approximately 84,800 acres of state land for small-scale agricultural disposals. (This includes areas delineated within the Nenana-Totchaket and Delta-Salcha Area Plans for small-scale agricultural sales). Improved pasture grazing is a permitted use on these lands and it will be considered on a case-by-case basis in most of the remaining land in the Basin (see also Chapter 2 -Grazing Policies). Unimproved pasture grazing is a permitted use in most road-accessed areas, as well as in much of the 1 owl and remote areas of the Basin. Unimproved pasture grazing is not permitted in many of the high 1 and areas of the Basin due to conflicts with grizzly bears and other fish and wildlife values. SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL HOMESTEAD LAND DISPOSAL SCHEDULE PROJECT SUBREGION ACRES MANAGEMENT UNIT Eielson Ag FNSB-r 2,000 Goldstream Ag LWTN-k 17,350 Kobe Ag PARK-f 6,330 Two Mile Lake Ag LWTN-k 2,500 Windy Ag PARK-f 5,800 Aggie Creek East Ag FNSB-q 1,500 Tatalina Ag LWTN-n 2,500 Julius Creek Ag PARK-j 1000 Lost Ag LWTN-1 1)000 Chump Ag PARK-f 1,000 Globe Creek Ag LWTN-n 500 Wilbur Ag LWTN-m 1,000 Snoshoe Pass Ag LWTN-n 2,500 Tok Ag UTAN-d 1000 Wilbur Jr. Ag LWTN-m 750 Nenana-Totchaket Area Plan 29,480 Delta-Salcha Area Plan 8,626 TOTAL 84)836 1·11 TEXTNAME: TBAP (R)P: (chapter!) 13 B. Fish and Wildlife Most areas with high habitat values are protected through the desig- nation of habitat as a primary use and/or through the app 1 i cation of guidelines that mitigate the effects of development activities. As a result, under the land use pattern recommended in this plan, significant areas of habitat will continue to support populations of fish and wild- life species. To reduce the negative effects of land sales on fish and wildlife, sales of public land are concentrated in present1y accessible areas where considerable private land already exists, or in areas that are not of extremely high value to fish and wildlife. Areas of principal concern for the protection of fish and wildife habitat which have been designated fish and wildlife in this plan include the wetlands south of Lake Minchumina, Fish Lake, the Tanana Flats, the Stampede Tra i 1 area and the Chen a and. Sa 1 cha River corridors. Three areas are recommended for legi sl ati ve designation: the Tokl at spawning habitat as critical habitat; Minto Flats and the area around Mt. Neuberger near Tok for Special Wildlife Management Areas. Habitat designations are recommended for 99% of the critical habitat dreas and 84% of the other habitat areas identified by the Alaska Depart- ment of Fish and Game as important for wi 1 dl i fe production. Other retained lands in multiple use management will also support wildlife values. C. Forestry In the Tanana Basin the majority of the best forested land was reserved in the Tanana Va 11 ey State Forest. The State Forest shou 1 d adequately meet the need for commercial and personal use timber products over the next 20 years~ Most of the remaining high quality forested land in the Basin that was not included in the State Forest system has been retained in public ownership. Of all lands in the Basin with forest potential 73% are in the State Forest and an additi ona 1 25% are designated for forestry as a primary use. Thus, about 98% of the land with forest values has been identified for forestry. In addition, almost all retained lands are managed for multiple use including harvest of forest products. 1·12 TEXTNAME~ TBAP {R)P: (chapterl) 14 D. R.ecreation Recreational activities occur in most areas of the Basin. Areas of particular recreational interest, however, are trails and river and certain large relatively untouched areas used for huntingt fishing and trapping. Recreation values are protected largely through public reten- tion and multiple use management. All identified trails of local, regional or statewide significance in the Tanana Basin wi 11 be protected through the use of publicly owned buffers. Two trai 1 s of parti cu 1 ar importance, the Chen a Hot Springs Winter Trail and the Circle-Fairbanks Trail, are recommended for legisla- tive designation as State Trails. Rivers with recreati ana 1 va 1 ue are generally protected through the use publicly owned buffers. Easements are used to protect public access when land is sold near a water body. A minimum building setback of 100 feet is also required for all disposals that occur near a rivero In this plan, two of the rivers in the Basin are considered to possess character- istics outstanding enough to warrant the protection of legislative desig- nation. The rivers proposed for this status are the Chatanika and the Nenana. Several smaller sites and access sites to recreational opportun- ities provided by trails and rivers are also recommended for single use recreation management by the Division of Parks. Recreation is designated as either a primary or secondary use in most areas of the Basin that receive significant recreational use. Under the land use pattern recommended in this plan, most significant recrea- tion opportunities currently enjoyed by Interior residents will continue to be available. Two and one-half million acres of the 12.5 million acres of state owned land in the Basin will be retained and managed for multiple use emphasizing recreation. Other retained lands which are managed for multiple use will also be available for recreational use. E. Sett 1 ea~ent This plan wi 11 result in almost 230,000 net acres of land being avai 1 dO 1 e for private ownership over the next 20 years. These areas are shown on Map 1. Approximately 33,000 of this total will be for subdivis- ions; 110,000 acres for fee homesteading and 85,000 acres for small-scale agriculture or a~riculture homesteading. Table 1 on the following page presents the estimated net acreage designated for settlement in each of the 8 subregions in the Basin. 1-13 TEXTNAME: TBAP (R) P: (chapter1}~15:------------.... -------.;-----z ••z ·- Table 1 Subregional Disposal Reconnendations By category of Disposal (net acres) ·--Subdivisions Fee Homesteads Agriculture Total Region TOTAL New Reoffer New Reoffer New Reoffer New Reoffer Fairbanks NSB 8587 1534 13120 9140 20850 0 42,557 10,.674 53,231 Lower Tanana 2500 1076 16350 7000 10750 0 29,600 8,076 37,676 ,. Kantishna 1100 744 22400 8800 0 0 23,500 9,544 33,044 Parks Highway 282'9 3831 16640 5400 14130 0 33,599 9,231 42,830 Upper Tanana 3175 1662 2600 250 1000 0 6,775 1,912 8,687 Goodpaster 0 0 3400 0 0 0 3,400 000 3,400 East Alaska Range 150 0 0 0 0 0 150 000 150 West Alaska Range 650 0 0 0 0 0 650 000 650 l Delta Salcha Plan 2572 1648 2417 1000 8626 0 13,615 2,648 16,263 Nenana Totchaket 500 367 1500 0 29480 0 31,480 367 31,847 Plan TOTAL 22,063 10,862 78,427 31,590 84~836 000 185,326 42,452 227,778 F. Subsurface Resources The overall impact of this plan on mineral exploration and develop- ment is strongly positive. Ninety-eight percent of the known Mineralized areas in the Ba-sin are open to mineral entry. It was a major objective of this plan not only to keep these areas open to mineral entry but also to enphasize mineral development in their day-to-day management. Due to this approach, there is much less risk of mineral closures in highly Mineralized areas in the future. Also, ~ining companies will have more certainty in what types of restrictions, if any, they ~1ill face in different regions. With few exceptions, the area elosed to mineral entry in this plan does not occur in areas with high potential (see r-1ap 2). A total of 891,000 acres is recommended for closure; 559,000 due to land sales, 60,000 due to very high recreation values and 272,000 due to very impor- tant wildlife values. About 2,000 acres are closed due to proposed land Sdles in mineralized areas; the remaining closures are not located in known mineralized areas. Another 100,000 acres are open only to leasehold location to protect Oall sheep mineral licks. Leasehold location in these areas will protect the habitat values while still allowing for exploration and develop~ent. Coal prospecting and leasing is allowed throughout the Basin except in areas proposed for sale (a total of 559,000 acres). Oil attd gas leasing is alloHed throughout the Basin. HmJever, directional or seasonal drillin9 restrictions are recomr,lendPd in a feu critical habitats and recreational river corridors • .1·15 -- CJ LEGEND Lands Not Owned by the State of Alaska Lands Covered by Existing State Plans Legislatively-Designated State Forest State Lands to be Sold by the Year 2000 • State Lands to be Retained in Publi~: Ownership • State lands to be sold will be closed to mineral entry and coal leasing. c ~ l I 0 6 12 18 24 SCALE IN MILES TANANA BASIN AREA PLAN MAP I Summary of the Surface Designations Made in this Plan 1984 D ~..., ~ D LEGEND Lands Not Owned by the State of Alaska Lands Covered by Existing State Plans Legislatively-Designated State Forest (Forest is open to mineral entry) State Lands Open to Mineral Entry through Leasehold Location State Lands Closed to Mineral Entry• State Lands Open to Mineral Entry and Mineral Leasing • • _____ ,, 11 • State lands ~o be sold will also be closed to coal leasing (See Map 1). • • All state land in the Basin is open to oil and gas leasing. 0 6 12 18 24 SCALE IN MILES 0 TANANA BASIN AREA PLAN ~------------------------r------- MAP2 Summary of the Subsurface Designations Made i~ this Plan 1984 Areawide Land Management Policies ARKAWIDE LAND MANAG~NT POLICIES INTRODUCTION This chapter contains draft land management policies for each of the major resource or land use categories affected by the plan: agriculture, fish and. wildlife habitat, forestry, recreation, settlement, subsu.:-face resources, and tr~nsportation. These policies will apply to state land throughout the region. In addition, Chapter 2 also presents region-wide management guidelines for several specific land management concerns: instream flow, lakeshore management, public access, remote cabin permits, stream corridors, trail management, wetland managemer..t, and "Resource Management" areas. These policies are intended to ensure that natural resource management in the Tanana .Basin is consistent with management in similar situations elsewhere around the state. Relevant policies also will be presented in the Susitna area plan public review draft to be issued in July. These plans provide a testing ground for the policies by allowing people to see how they are applied to local areas. Following review and subsequent revision, those policies that have statewide application will be included in the next edition of the Statewide Natural Resources Plan to be pub- lished later this year. Most of the policies in this chapter have been preliminarily agreed to by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR) and other agencies including the Alaska Departments of Fish and Game, Transportation and Public Facilities, and Environmental Conservation, and the Fairbanks North Star Borough. A few exceptions are noted in the text. Further consideration of all the policies by agencies will occur in response to comments received by the public over the next months. The draft policies on Settlement (state land disposal) are a major excep- tion to this concen§us, since no change has been made to them since they ~vere first circulated by ADNR in December 1983, in a publication entitled, "Proposed Policie', t.o Guide State Land Offerings and Dispo- sals .. " At that time the department stated it would include and test these settlement policies in the Tanana and Susitna area plans. Following revision of the Settlement policies based on all comments, ADNR intends to issue an up-dated version of the December 1983, publication prior tQ finalizing the area plans. This additional step is to give the public an opportunity to review a con census position of ADNR and other agencies on Settlement policies, as can now be done for other policies in this current draft plan. The policies in this chapter consist of goals and management guidelines, which tie together the gene~al conditions the plan is trying to achieve (goals) and specific .directives that can be applied on the ground by land managers as development occurs (guidelines). 2-1 The terms Goal and Hanagement Guideline are defined below. Goal: A general statement of intent, having a specified date of completion. range conditions. usually not quantifiable nor Goals identify desired long- Management Guidelines: Specific management standards or procedures to be followed in carrying out goals. Guidelines are intended to be sufficiently detailed to guide on-the-ground decisions, such as how far development must be set back from a stream. Guidelines are applied frequently in day-to-day management decisions. AREAWIDE LAND MANAGEMENT POLICIES AGRICULTURE I. STATEWIDE GOALS A. Economic Development. Diversify and strengthen the state's economy by increasing the availability of competitively priced Alaskan food products through: 1. encou.raging expanded production and availability of competi- tively priced farm. products from existing agricultural lands; 2. increasing acres available for agricultural production for both in-state and export production; 3. preserving the future option to use potential agricultural lands for agricultural uses. B. Agrarian Lifestyle. Provide the opportunity for Alaskans to pursue an agrarian lifestyle. C. Conservation of Agricultural Resources and Protection of the Environment. Design all agricultural projects in a manner that maintains or enhances the productive capability of the soil and protects or enhances the quality of the natural environment. II. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES A. Disposal of Agricultural Development _].ights. Agricultural deve- lopment rights only will be conveyed to private ownership for state lands that are designated for agricultural use. B. Farm Development Schedules and Conservation Plans. When agricul- tural development rights are conveyed to private ownership, terms of conveyance will include the requirement for a farm development schedule and farm conservation plan. Conservation plans will be developed and approved by ADNR in consultation with ADF&G prior to farm development. The plans will incorporate soil, water and wildlife conservation practices as developed by the SCS and other affected agencies. ADF&G 's technical ass is tence to farmers and soil conservation subdistricts in the preparat.ion of farm conser- vation plans will be the primary means of encorporating fish and wildlife concerns into these plans. C. Agricultural Disposal Program,. Large blocks of designated agri- cultural lands (2,000 acres or more of generally continguous parcels) should be used prim~;u:;iJ.y to support commercial farming under the state's standard agricultural land disposal program (rather than under the homestead program, which limits farm size to 160 acres, and imposes a relatively lenient development schedule). Scattered, smaller parcels of designated agricultural lands should be considered for disposal under the agricultural homestead program. 2·3 D. Protecting . Options for Agricultural Development. Remote state land with good agricultural potential, but not scheduled for sale or homesteading, should generally remain in public ownership and be classified resource management to protect the option for agri- cultural use. Exceptions to this policy may occur when exception- ally high forestry, habitat, or recreation values merit a long- term retention classification. Potential agricultural lands clas- sified resource management will be available for uses that do not preclude agricultural development or impact other primary resource values. Such uses include habitat protection and enhancement, recreation and forestry management. E. Retention of Publicly-owned Land Adjacent to Wetlands, Waterbodies and Streams. Publicly owned buffers should be retained for all lands slated for disposal for agricultural purposes adjacent to wetlands, streams or other waterbodies that have important hydro- logic, habitat or recreational values. The specific width of a buffer shall be determined after consultation with affected agencies and in accordance with the management guidelines con- tained in the lakeshore, stream corridor, and wetlands sections of this chapte~. A minimum buffer width of 100 feet shall apply to agricultural land disposals. This width should be increased as necessary where, because of steep slopes or other conditions, the potential for sedimentation or pollution is high. Buffer widths should also be increased where appropriate to provide or maintain public recreation opportunities or important habitat .. F. Timber Salvage on Agricultural Lands G guidelines, this chapter. G. Depredation See forestry management Efforts will be made to minimize depredation of crops by wild- lifea Means of achieving this may include avoiding agricultural disposals in areas where depredation is likely to be a major pro- blem and integrating game movement corridors into the design of agricultural projects. When depredation occurs on agricultural land, nonlethal means of wildlife control should be used and alternative crops and practices considered. H. Floodplains DNR will generally avoid agricultural disposals in the 10-year floodplain. Where the 10-year floodplain has not been identified, the best available information will be used to identify areas where flooding is likely to be a severe limitation on agricul- ture. Agricultural disposals in such areas will be avoided. I. Grazing 1. Improved Pas.ture Grazing--Tanana Basin a. Improved pasture grazing will not be allowed in high value sheep and grizzly habitats nor in habitat categories A-1, A-2, and ll-1 as identified in the Fish and ~vildlife Element, Tanana Basin Area Plan, ADNR and ADF&G, 1983.* b. Improved pasture grazing will be allowed on those lands classified for agriculture. c. Improved pasture grazing may be allowed in areas classified resource management if DNR determines that agriculture is the primary value present, after considering conflicts with other resources. d. In the remaining area of the Tanana Basin, improved pasture grazing may be allowed pl7ovided that: ( 1) land included urder sections b and c aboV'e is not reasonably available, ana {2) at a minimum the following criteria are demon- strated: 0 0 0 0 The area meets the requirements of (a) above. Improved pasture grazing is shown to be consistent with the primary use of the area. The activities will not cause access problems such as blocking trails or restricting access to public la.nds. A statement. is obtained from the Soil Conservat:ton Ser~.,ice indicating that the soils are suitable with- out draining for improved pasture grazing. *The Department of Fish and Game has categorized and prioritized habitat types for public retention and management. The three categories with highest priority for habitat management are as follows: A-1; Critical habitat; recommended by ADF&G for single use habitat management. A-·2: Special value areas; recommended by ADF&G for single use management with limited compatible activities allo\tled. B-1: Wildlife habitat; recommended fot~ multiple use~. conservative management:, with other activities allowed under strict manage- ment guidelines. These categories are further defined and mapped in the Fish and Wildlife Element, Tanana Basin Area Plan, ADNR and ADF&G, 1983. 2·5 0 0 0 0 0 Fencing of the area will generally be required. Riparian habitat adjacent to water bodies with habitat, watershed, or public recreation values of regional or statewide significance must be protected through fencing, unless other feasible and prudent methods are found. All improvements must be removed upon ter!"ilination of the lease at the disc.retion of the director of DU-H-1 in consultation with ADF&G. ADEC recommendations regarding possible non-point source pollution problems are addressed. Livestock feedl·'ts are prohibited. All activities a.re subject to a Range Management Plan (depend~~g on scale) and/or a Grazing Operation Plan. 2. Unimproved Grazing LaH~!..~. In the Tanana Basin grazing geJ1erally will be discouraged in roadless areas with little natur.sl grazing potential and where there are no feasible farm headquarters sites. This policy is intended to direct the department • s leasing and permit program attd range management plans to areas where grazing is econom- ically feasible and to minimize th~ :impacts of grazing on soil stability, water quality and haoitat. Grazi,ng will be prohib~· ited in high value dall sheep and grizzly habitats. In other areas grazing will be permitted on a case-by-case basis if con- sistent with the sta.t~.r.<ent of intent for the managem~nt unit in question,. 3. Multit,?~le .Use Management of Grazing Lands a. Grazing lands will be ro.anaged as multiple use lands to support a variety of public benefits in addition to live- stock production, including the following: -fish and wildlife maintenance -water quality maintenance -public recreation -timber -soil conservation b. Grazing lends vt:Lll be managed to insure sustainable fot;'age for domestic ~tock and wildlif~. 2·6 c. Public access acroRS and public use of grazing lands may not be limited by persons holGing grazing leases or permits unless approved as part of a grazing operations plan. 4. Grazing Permits and Leases. A grazing lease or permit issued by DNR is required for any person who releases livestock on state grazing lands.. G~_zing leases will be granted for a period not to exceed 25 years. Permits must be renewed annually. Pe ·mits, rather than leases, should be issued in areas especially susceptible to soil erosion, water quality degradation and other environmentally sensitive areas. These areas will be identified through DNR' s range management plans (see 5 below). The requirements stated in these guidelines will be implemented through appropriate lease and permit stipulations. Provisions of existing grazing leases and permits are not affected by these guidelines. In areas where grazing leases and permits have been issued previously, new permits may be issued and existing leases may be renewed prior to the completion of range management planso However, such permits or leases will be subject to these management guidelines. 5. Rang_e Management Plans. Where grazing is anticipai:ed to be a sign:1.ficant, widespread land use with potential for creating envi 1nmental harm, DNR will develop range management plans (RMP. before issuing grazing leases or permits. ru1?s will be devela1ped by DLMM in consultation with the Divisions of Agriculture and Forestry, ADF&G, SCS and SCS Districts. The provisionG of RMPs will provide the basis of approval of grazing operations plans (5 below) and of stipulations to be included in grazing leases and permits. R}1Ps will not be required where grazing is a minor use with few animals and little land area involved. DNR will determine where range management plans are appropriate bas~d on consultation with other affected agencies, including ADF&G ~ ID1Ps shall address, at minimum, the following items: a. The state shall use standard United States Department of Agriculture range assessment procedures or other scientifically acceptable methods to identify the abundance, distribution, annual productivity, nutrition, and seasonal availability of range vegetation available for grazing. Forage availability, expressed as animal unit months (AUM's) shall be used with proposed grazing schedule to establish maximum allowable stocking densities, with consideration for meeting wildlife forage requirements, that will provide sustained range production and condition. 2·7 b. Water Quality Protection. Range management plans will state how anadromous fish and streams, other waterways and lakes are to be protected from adverse impacts of grazing. Fencing may be required to protect portions of streams. Specific watering sites, feeding stations, headquarter sites, or other methods, may be requ·ired to minimize the adverse tmpacts of grazing. c. Annual Grazing Schedule. Range management plans will estab- lish spring and fall dates for release and removal of stock on grazing lands. This may be necessary to protect the range and to minimize competition between stock and wild- life$ d. Map of Proposed Grazing Areas. Range management plans will include a map which shows the location, acreages, and con- figurations of proposed lease and permit areas. e. Physical Improvements. Range management plans will show proposed feed lot sites, stock watering sites, supplt~mental faeding stations, farm headquarter sites, fences and other improvements necessary to minimize conflicts between grazing and other resourca values. Range management plans shall include, where appropriate, guideLlnes for the design, location, and/ or use of roads, trails, bridges and other improvements or actions that may be necessary or incidental to grazing operations. f. Environmental Monitoring. Range managem~p.t plans will establish proceduras to monitor the impacts of -grazing on wildlife vegetation and soil stability and establish conditions under w'hich a lessee e s or permittee's grazing operations plan may be modified to prevent environmental degradation. g. Disease Transmission and Livestock-Predator Conflicts. Range management plans will establish measures necessary to minimize transmission of dise~se between domestic stock and wildlife and to minimize livestock-predator conflicts. h. ~edification of Vegetation. Artifical modification of natural vegetation (e.g., clearing, burning, crushing, seeding, etc.) wjll be permitted only in the locations and under the guidelines specified by applicable range mana~ement plans. 2-8 6. Grazing Operations Plan. Before receiving a grazing permit or lease, a person must have an approved grazing operations plan. DNR will assist a lessee or permittee in plan preparation with the consultation of ADF&G and SCS. A grazing operations plan will be included as a condition of a lease or permita Hinimum requirements of a grazing operations plan are as follows: a. Cooperative agreement between the lessee and the Alaska Soil Conservation District or appropriate subdistrict. b. A physical resource map identifying: (1) location, acreage, a11d configuration of the proposed lease or permit area(s); (2) proposed feedlot sites, stock watering sites, and supplemental feeding stations; (3) farm headquarter site, outbuildings, fences, and other p~@posed improvements. c. A statement of the lessee 9 s proposed management activities, including ( 1) range management practices considered essen- tial or des~rable; (2) livestock species to be stocked; (3) annual grazing schedule and (4) forage balance sheet. d. Proposed stocking densities: a maximum stocking density will be based on DNR 's range management plan for the area eoncerned (if such a plan exists). A minimum stocking density with a schedule for achieving it will also be established as a part of each grazing operations plan to insure efficient use of state grazing land. 6. Standards of Approval--Grazing, Operation Plans. A grazing operations plan will be approved only when it is in compliance with an applicable range management plan. Where there is no ratige management plan in effect, approval will be based on consi~~eration of the potential effects of grazing on water quality~ riparian lands, soil stability! disease transmission, livesto~k-predator conflicts, and competition between wildlife and stock for forage. DNR, in consultation with affected agencies, m~y ~equire that appropriate measures be specified in a grazing operations 'Plan to minimize adverse impacts. 7. Modification of Grazing Operatio_ns Plan. Modifications of grazing operations plans may be required if grazing activities are determined to impair water quality or soil stability or if sustainable forage for stock and wildlife cannot be maintained under an existing grazing operations plan. Determination t;:hat modification of a gra~ing operations plan is necessary will be made by ADNR in consultation ~~ith the lease or permit holder, ADEC, and ADF&G. 2·9 AREAWIDE LAND MANAGE...lf.ENT POLICIES FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT I. STATEWIDE GOALS A. Maintain Publicly Owned Habitat Base. The state will maintain in public ownership sufficient suitable lands and waters to provide for the habitat needs of fish and wildlife resources necessary to maintain or enhance public use and economic benefits. B. Ensure Acr.!ess to Public Lands and Waters. Ensure access to public lauds and waters for the purpose of promoting or enhancing the responsible public use and enjoyment of fish and wildlife resources. c. Mitigate Habitat Loss. When resource devel0pment projects occur, avoid or minimize reduction in the quality and quantity of fish and wildlife habitat. D. Co~~ribut~ to Economic Diversity. Contribute to Alaska's economy by protecting the fish and wildlife resources which contribute directly and indirectly to local, regional and state economies through commercial, subsistence, sport and non-consumptive usesv II • MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES A. Habitat Protection and Enhancement. While recognizing that all lands serve to a degree as fish or wildlife habitat, important habitat lands will be managed to the extent feasible and prudent for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing fish and wildlife production and related public uses. Procedures for this include the following: 1. Through interagency consultation with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and other affected agencies, identify impor- tant fish and wildlife habitat and public use areas. Empha- sis will be placed on species ~11-d areas with significant sub- sistence, commercial, recreational or aesthetic values, areas needed for important life functions of species which are limited in supply, and species which are especially vulner- able to impacts associated with human use. 2. Retain in public ownership and classify as wildlife habitat those lands which are important for fish and wildlife produc- tion, public use, or their contribution to the livelihood of lo<;al residents. 3. Apply mitigative guidelines to ensure the protection and maintenance of fish and wildlife or related public uses, as described in the mitigation guidelines, this section. 2-10 4. Habitat manipulation through controlled burning, water control, timber management practices or other measures may be used to improve habitat for certain fish and wildlife species where feasible and compatible with other designated primary uses. B. Special Fish and Wildlife Management Areas. Plans will recommend for legislative or administrative designation lands or waters with special values for fish, wildlife or related public uses that require permanent retention and improved protection~ c. Threatened and Endangered Species. Identify as endangered species habitat those lands and waters necessary for protection, restoration, and propagation of fish and wildlife species that are now or may be threatened with extinction. All land use activities should be conducted so as to avoid jeopardizing the continued existence of threatened or endangered species of fish or wildlife or their continued use of an area, and to avoid modi- fication or destruction of their habitat. Specific mitigation recommendations should be obtained through interagency coordina- tion for any land use activity potentially affecting threatened or endangered species. At a minimum, activities potentially affecting peregrine falcons, trumpeter swans, and bald and golden eagles will be consistent, respectively, with the federal and state endangered species acts, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1981, and the Eald Eagle Protection Act of 1940 as amended. D. Access. Retain public access sites and corridors in public own- ership, or retain suffic-ient rights to lands ~.J"hich the state leases or sells, in order to protect or improve public access to areas where there is significant existing or potential public use of fish and wildlife resources. E. Hitigation. All land use activities should be conducted with appropriate planning and implementation to avoid or minimize foreseeable or potential adverse effects on fish and wildlife populg.tions or their habitats" Mitigation should include the following: 1. Attempt to avoid the loss of natural fish and wildlife habitat. 2. Where habitat loss can not be avoided, minimize loss and the need for habitat restoration or maintenance efforts.. Proce ... dures for this include the following: a. Include fish and wildlife habitat and use considerations in the early phases of development project planning and design to minimize the spatial and temporal extent of impacts. 2·11 b. Develop siting and design criteria Yl'hich will minimize wildlife-caused damage to life and property where conflicts between people and animals may arise. c. Provide information on best managment practices to local, state and federal resource and development agencies as well as to private individuals. 3. When loss of habitat production potential cannot be minimized, r:estgre and rehabilitate the h;abitat that was lost or disturbed to its pre-disturbance condition where doing so is feasible and prudent. 4. When loss of existing habitat produt:tion potential is substantial and irrever.s.ible and the above objectives cannot be achieved, compensation with or enhancement of other habitats will be considered. In general, compensation with similar habitats in the same locality is preferable to compensation with other types of habitat or habitats elsewhere. F. Other Guidelines Affect~ng Fish and Wildlife Habitat. A number of other guidelines affe~t the protection and management of fish and wildlife habitat. For details of these guidelines, see the following sections of this chapter: Agriculture ·Forestry Recreation Settlement Subsurface Resources and Materials Transportation Instream Flow Lakeshore Management Public Access Remote Cabin Permit$ Stream Corridors Trail Management Wetlands Management Resource Management 2 .. 12 AREAWIDE LAND MANAGEMENT POLICIES FORESTRY I. STATEWIDE GOALS A. Economic Development Contribute to Alaska's economy with an integrated forest products industry that provides a range of job opportunities, cnmpeti- tively-priced products and incrsased per capita income, while ensuring that personal-use needs of all Alaskans are met within the lim.i.tations of the land. B. Land Base for Forestrv Maintain in public ownership a forested land base that is adequate to meet the economic development goal above, and is dedicated to the production of a full range of forest produGts and associated resources such as recreation, wildlife, soil, water and range. C. Management of Alaska's Forest Resources Manage the public and private forested land of Alaska to guarantee its long term productivity and the continuous availability of forest grod~cts at reasonable cost, while maintaining· and enhancing other valuable resources and opportunitieg for the public to use and enjoy them. Protect valuabl~ public and private forest lands f'!'om. wildlife, insects and ather destructive agents, and protect human impJ:"ove- ments and all human life from wildfire. II. MANAG'l!MENT GUIDELINES A. Multiple Use._Manag~ment Unless particular forms of natural resource use are specifically prohibited$ all lands designated for forest use are intended to be managed for the fullest possible range of beneficial uses. The t"elative importance of each us~ will be specified in the manags- me.nt intent statements and controlled by the management guidelines for each man~gement unit. B. Timber Salva~ Timber with tommercial or personal use value should be salvaged from lands that are to be cleared for other ustas, such as farms and transportation or utility corridors. This will be accomp- lished by adherenee to the following guidelines. l. 'I'be Dlvision of Forestry will review proposals for significant land clearing actions to evaluate whether the tirnber is worth salvaging and to advise the Director of the Divisj.on of Land and Water Management on what method of salvage to use. 2·13 2. Major projects that involve clearing large amounts of forested land --such as agricultural projects --will be planned and scheduled far enough in advance to allm-1 a reasonable period to arra.nge for and carry out commercial salvage of the timber prior to clearing the land.. This advance planning incluqes sufficient time to secure budg~t allocations for timber inven- tories to determine the most appropriate method of harvest, and time to carry out the inventories. 3. If timber is not ~alva~ed prior to sale of l~~d to farmers, the value of the timber will be included in the eYaluation of the land and the price paid by the farmers, so that the state will be compensat~d for the loss of this public resource. 4. Where necessary as part of the most appropriate method of timber salvage, future farm home sites, wood lots, wooded wind breaks and other areas to be left uncleared will o~ deline- ated. This may be done whether timber on the project area is to be harvested in large blocks prior to sale of the farms, uz whether farms are to be sold "~"N'ith the timber .and then indivi·- dual farmers are to be responsible for land .:learing and possible timber harvest. The Division of Forestry ~ill work ~ith the Division of Agriculture, Division of Land and Water Management, Department of Fish and Game and the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service to identify these areas to be left uncut. Identification will include flagging or otherwise marking in the field so the timber harvest operator can distinguish the areas to avoid., 5. If the timber is not salvaged prior tc sale of t::he land, the Division of Forestry will provi~~ te~hnical assistance to farmers in finding and ru1gotiating with a logging contractor, or in carrying out the h~rv.e?t th.emseJ;ves and marketing the timber. C. Forest Practices Act Guidelines for f or.f:·~t managemt!t1t in this plan assume compliance with the Forest Resources and Practices r~gu.lation~. That act Y:7ill help guide forest management and help ensure protection of non-timber fcres t resources o The guidel:i.nes in this plan apply to fot"est management in addition to the .direct~on given by the Forest Practices regulations. D. Personal Use Wood Harvest An objective of forest mana~ement is to provide. opportunities for people to harvest firewood and houseloga fl!'om public land for their personal use. Therefore, when forested lands are available near communities and where personal-us~ harvest is consis-tent with other purposes for which the land is being managed, some of this land should be managed to help provide personal-use wood pro- ducts. (For guidelines on providing personal-use harvest areas near land disposal projectss see Settlement guidelines, this chapter.) 2·14 E. £!.a.nagement Pla.u~. Management plans will be prapared for all lands where significant forest harvest aperat1.-ons ate to be conducted. These plans ~Y'ill guide dE;tailecl road construction, timber sale and other resource management decisions on those lands operations and other forest to avoid or minimize conflicts between timber harvest operations a,:,d other forest land values and uses such as fish and wildlife h.abira,t, recreation and water. The management plans will be pre- pared ~nd their im-plementation assisted and monitored by inter- agency teams. F. Fire Hanagement Fire management practices, including prescribed burning, will be designed to implement the land management policies laid out in tha area plan. Thes~ practices will be described in a fire management plan that is in conformance with the area plan and is developed as part of the Alaska Interagency Fire Management Council planning process. G. Other Guidelines Affecting Forest Management A number of other guidelines may affect forest management prac- tices. For details of these guidelines, see the following sec- tions of this chapter: Fish and Wildlife Habitat Grazing Lakeshore tianagment Public Access Settlement Stream Corridors Subsurface Resources and Materials Trail Management Transportation Wetlands Management 2·15 RECREATION I. STATEWIDE GOALS A. Recreation Opportunities Alaskans and out-of-state visitors desire and expect accessible outdoor recreation opportunities. \~ell designed, maintained anq conveniently located recreation facilities should be provided to aid the physical and mental health of a highly competitive society. These expectations shall be realized by: 1. Developing a state park system of recreation areas, trails, historic parks, rivers and sites which provide a wide range of year-round outdoor recreation opportunities for all ages, abilities and use preferences in close proximity to population centers and major travel routes; 2. Providing recreation opportunities on land and water. areas which serve multiple purposes such as habitat protection, timber management, and mineral resource extraction; 3. Assisting communities through cooperative planning, conveyance of state lands and grants-in-aid for parks and trails wit~1in population centers; and, 4. Encouraging commercial development of recreation facilities and services through land sales, leases, loans and technical assis- tance where public recreation needs can most e:f£eatively be provided by private enterprise. B. Resource Protection Alaska's natural and cultural resources are the principal in Alaska's recreation account. It is okay to expend the interest on this account, but the principal must be protected. Soil erosion, dying trees, destruction of historical objects, loss of fish and wildlife habitat, and loss of scenic areas must be prevented if recreation values are to be maintained over time and not thought- lessly spent from the accounts which also belong to future genera- tions. Long-term public appreciation of Alaska's natural and human history and perpetuation of Alaska's distinctive identity will be accomplished by: 1. Protecting and portraying natural features of regional or statewide significance and cultural features representative of major themes of Alaska history in historic sites, parks and preserves of the State Park System; and, 2·16 2. Assisting other land managing agencies to perpetuate natural and historic features on other state lands, in community park systems and on private property by providing technical assis- tance and grants-.in-aid. C. Economic Development Alaska is a beauti~ul and unique scenic and recreation wonder which has terrific economic potential in the tourism, recreation and hospitality industry which has grown dramatically since state- hood to be state's third largest. Areas managed primarily for outdoor recreation and appreciation of scenic and historic resources fulfill expectations of out-of state visi.tors. Indeed, one fifth of the visitors to Alaska's state parks come from out-of-Btate. Further contributions to increased recreation industry employment will be achieveq by: 1. Rehabilitating and maintaining enable greater appreciation of resources; recreation facilities which Alaskgl 's scenic and historic 2. Increasing the number of attractions through additions to the Alaska State Park System; and, 3. Developing cooperative interagency visitor information centers. II. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES A. The Roles of Different Public Land Owners in Providing Public Recreation Opportunities 1. Generally the state's proper role is to retain and manage land supporting recreational opportunities of regional or statewide significance. The state and federal governments are particu- larly capable of providing recreation opportunities, such as hunting, dispersed wilderness hiking, or boating, that require large land areas. In general the borough's proper role is pro- viding and managing community recreation opportunities. 2. In recognition of the borough's role in meeting community recreation needs, the state should consider eventual transfer under AS 38.05.315 of certain state recreation sites near existing communities to borough ownership. The selection of these sites shall be agreed to by the borough and the state and shall be contingent on the borough's commitment to develop and maintain the recreation values of the sites as required by AS 38.05.315. 2-17 B. Public Use Cabins. A system of public use cabins should be established in the Tanana Basin. Public use cabins should be established where analysis indicates a need; and where either the state, federal, or local government, or local non-profit organizations are able to con- struct aqd maintain the facilities. c. Private Recreation Facilities on Public Land. Lodges, tent camps, or other private facilities designed to be run as private, profit- making recreation facilities will be permitted or leased whe!"e a management plan, land planning report or AS 38 .OS .035 finding shows the following: 1. There will not be significant public recreation opportunities lost or blocked by the facility. 2. The amount of use generated by the facility will not exceed the best available calculat:.\.on of the recreation carrying capacity of the area.. This calcu]ation will be based on the management intent and management guidelines of this or subsequent plans for the area. 3. The facility will be sited and operated to create the least conflict with traditional uses of the area. 4. The facility will be sited and designed in accordan<;e with the stream corridor, access, wetland, and other guidelines of this plan. Final ~pproval of a permit or lease for the facility will be given only after consultation with ADF&G and the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. D. f.!omotion of Under-Utilized Areas. Promote use of under-utilized recreation areas to take pressure off overcrowded recreation areas. E. Maximum Use of Sites. Achieve maximum. use of recreation sites while maintaining high quality recreation experiences, environ- mental quality, and safety. F. A number of other guidelines may affect recreation management practices. For details of these guidelines, see the following sections of this chapter: Trails Public Access Stream Corridors Lakeshores Wetlands 2-18 AREAWIDE LAND MANAGEMENT POLICIES SETrLEMENT I. STATEWIDE GOALS ~. Private Lan~_g~~ Hake available to present and future Alaskans suitable public land needed for the following private settlement purposes: 1. Year-round residences or co~unity expansion For this category of use, DNR will offer land that has toad access and is suit~ble to meet the needs of growing commun- ities. This category serves people whose principal place of residence --and usually work --is in the area of the dis- posal. Where the state does have land suitable for this purpose dis- posal will be a high priority, unless there are overriding public values. To address this important category of settle- ment the state will concentrate its efforts on assisting municipalities with their disposal programs under the provi- sions of AS 38.04.021. 2. Recreational use or seasonal residences For this use, DNR will offer high quality sites with charac- teristics such as proximity to water, views, good hunting, or interesting topography. The state will be selective in land offered for this use. Although the state will offer a variety of lands for sale commensurate with demand, expenditures of time and money will be directed toward identifying high amenity disposals. The state also will provide the opportunity for private con- struction of cabins on state-owned land und~1r a remote cabin permit program. Although not a disposal of title, a remote cabin permit can have many of the same ef:Eects as a disposal and enables a person to legally occupy state land. There- fore, area plans and the Statewide Plan will designate areas appropriate for the remote cabin permit program. Remot•e cabin permits are suitable where, in the short term, settle- ment is an acceptable land use but where, in the long term, DNR may want to retain land for public management and deve- lopment and exclude settlement. 3. Year-round, relatively self-sufficient remote residences For this use, DNR will attempt to provide opportuniti~s fot a small number of people who tv ish to pursue a remote, more or less self-sufficient l:tfes tyle. 'l'he land sale program to 2-19 achieve this purpose should requireresidency on the land. Generally, the state will not offer tracts intended to be large enough for families to subsist on those t.racts, but rather will offer smaller par~els adjacent to sufficient public land for the gathering of firewood and houselogs, and for hunting and fishing. This eategory, although important, will not be a high priority in the disposal program because it requires low-den- sity settl~ment and thereby satisfies few people, and it is less. in demand than the preceding two categories. Committing sufficient land to allow individuals to create a self-suffi- cient lifestyle in effect allocates a masBive land area to a few people. 4. Settlement associated with natural resource developm~_E. ,22cojects The state will set a high priority on making land available for the development of new towns or the expansion of areas adjacent to such projects. In some cases this will require a decision by the state as to whether leasing lands for a camp- site or or temporary settlement is preferable to selling land for a townsite. 5. Industrial or comme1:cial develop~ent In order to stimulate or facilitate economic development, DNR will attempt to sell, lease or protect for futur-e use suit- able land for private commercial and industrial use. Requirements for these uses are highly site-specific:, and disposal decisions will be made on a case-by-ca!3e basis as demands arise. 6. Homesteading DNR will identify suitable lands to provide homesteading opportunities for people who wish to gain a piece .of land through ".sweat equity." (The homestead program also allows the outright purchase of land, as was possible under the remote parcel program which it replaces .. ) The state will provide a variety of land types for homesteading, including land with adequate access and farming potential. B. Resource and Economic Impacts Attempt to contribute pnsitively to other uses of natural resources, and minimize undesired impacts from land disposals. c. _tricing Receive fair market value for public land snld for private use. However, in the case of homesteads and homesites; allow land to be earned by personal investment of time and effort. 2·20 l I I I Do Fiscal _Impacts Minimize future fiscal costs to local 'Jr state government for services and infrastructure resulting from settlement of state lands. E. Comml}nity a.~? Social Impacts Minimize undesired changes in the character o.f life among. nearby cor.amuniti,es or residents as a result of land disposal projects. F. Coordination with Local Governments Coordinate state land cffericg programs ~~ith similar programs of local governments to best achieve common objectives. II. ~dlliAGEMENT GUIDELINES A. Land Use Needs. - Regional demand assessments for settlement lands wlll include estimates of land necessary for projected conversion to residen- tial, commercial, industrial, public facility and recreational uses, based on projected population levels4 The disposal program r.-1ill give a high priorjty to ensuring the availability of an adequate supply of land to meet these n.ee~s s including an atr.ount necessary fur market choice. The state also will make available a modest supply of land for invE~stment beyond what is necessary for actual use. However, providing land for specific needs will be a higher priority. B. Long-Term Program. The disposal program will be designed to make land available for at least twenty years to ensu:ce that Alaskaas in the future have the opportunity to purchase public land. C. Pri.ce an·.~ Terms~ The state will make land availa.bl~ to be earned by personal investment of time and effort in hotnesteads and homes:i.tes. This will continue to result in ac~1uisiti•·\': of those lands at less than fair market value. Aside from this, fair market value should be received for public lA~d sold to private parties. This does not pr.<:!('!lude offering g~rart-..~xs payment terms. An exception to the policy of receiving fa:t~· :.'na.t:ket value may be made in areas where the price of land is judged except~onally high based on the price of comparable land throughout the state. D. Competition with the Private Mar~~· The state will not seek to mini111, ,,, competition w.ith private land markets by changing or reducing its land offeringso In fact, a legitimate objective of the disposal program is an 2·:'1 anti-inflatiopary effect on land prices 1 which may mean selling enough land in certain areas to reduce the artificial rate of appreciation of private land values. The state, however, will not undercut the market with artificially lew prices. E. Protection and Management of Natural Resourcesa ln its se~tlement program, the state will protect the economic potential of public lands with high value for oil and gas deve- lopment, minerals, coal, commercial forestry, tourism, agricul- ture and the production of fish and wildlife resources. Excep- tions to this guideline may be made where land is needed for community expansion or other important purpose and no other suit- able land is availablea When the state sells land in locations and amounts that have high potential for commercial agricultural use, only agricultural rights to that land should be sold. This policy is not intended to mean that all land with high agricultural potential will be designated for agricultural use. Some of these lands may be r·etained for forestry management or other public uses. However, if lands with high commercial agricultural potential are to be sold th~y generally should be sold for agricultural use rather than alternati v·e uses such as settlement" An exce.ption to this policy may be made where land is needed for community expansion or other important purpose and no other suitable land is avail- able. Lands with high commercial forestry potential generally should not be sold for residential use* Also, la~d offerings generally will be avoidej in aress of high mineral potential and where num- erous valid active mining claims exist. F. Protection of Life _and Propert~. The state will, by retention of public lands, discourage develop- ment in areas of flooding, unstable ground, significant avalanche risk, poor percolation for septic tanks and other hazards. Public lands within the surveyed 100-year floodplain should remain in public ownership except where a regulatory floodway and flood fringe have been identified through detailed hydrologic studies. When such studies have been done, public lands within the flood fringe may be offered for sale. Land offerings within the flood fri:1ge should be for low density development --for example, private recrention cabins or agriculture --rather than dense residential subdivisions. In drainages whe.re thft 100-yeat' floodplain has not been surveyed, thv best available information will be used to determine the .Clood hazurd zone which should remain in public ownership. In areas r•"""tere no alternative land is available for development, the Director of the Division of Land and Water Management may make exceptions to these floodplain guidelines. 2-22 Lands generally will be retained where slopes are predominantly north-facing and steeper than 25 percent. This will hold in public ownership many lands where permafrost is prevalent, where shadows prevail for four months of the year, and where the vege- tation is predominantly black sprucea These sites are among the least appealing residential environments. G .. Protection and Management o.f Valuable Environmental Process~s The state will attempt to provide a publicly-owned open space system to preserve important fish and wildlife habitats and natural areas such as estuaries, shorela.nds, freshwater wetlands, watersheds, and sur.face and gro~c;ttd water recharge areas. Wetlands with important hydrologic, habitat or recreational values and adjacent buffer strips will be retained for open space. Systems of publicly owned land will be designed to provide the necessary linkage and continuity to protect or increase values for human uses and wildlife movements. H. Prot~~tion and Enhan~ement of Scenic Features The state generally will retain in public ownership unique natural features such as cliffs, bluffs, w·aterfalls and fore- ground open space for panoramic vistas. Public access to such amenities also will be preserved. Land disposal offerings along scenic roads popular for sight- seeing will be selected and designed to minimize their impacts on scenic vistas. Unusual landforms or scenic features will be retained in state ownership for enjoyment and use by the publica Such leinds includa islands in lakes, rivers or ocean bays unless land disposals can be designed to prevent negative effeccts on the scenic an4 recreational values of the area~ I. Protect.ion and Enhancement of Recreational, Cultural Opportunities Educational .~nd ~"",·•·:.·-,~ The state will retain are~s fo~ outdoor recreation, trails, camp- sites, boat launches, fairgrounds, historic sites, areas for scientific study, etc. Areas for both intensive and dispersed use will be preserved. J. Providing Public Land for Communities The state will reserve greenbelts, public-use corridors, personal-use wood lots, buffer areas, commons, building setbacks, and other open spaces to help create a desirable land use pattern in developing areas. 2·23 K. Reservation of Land for Future Urban Development Public lands will be retained as a transitional tool to help shape community development by precluding premature private development on sites intended for schools, gravel pits, roads, parks, sewer treatment plants, etc.. L. Cost of Public Services In accordance with AS 38.04. 010, the Department will at t cmpt to guide year-round settlement to areas where services exist or can be provided with reasonable efficiency. State land that is located beyond the range of existing schools and other necessary public services, or that is located where development of sources of employment is improbable, may be made available for seasonal recreation purposes or for low density settlement with sufficient separation between residences so that public services will not be necessary or expected. DNR will set a high priority on seeking funding to implement the provisions of AS 38.04.021 to assist municipalities in their dis- posal programs with the aim of making land available in and around established communities. M. Provision of Access DNR will comply with the capital improvetu.~nt provisions of local government subdivision ordinances.. Where no subdivision ordinance is in effect DNR will ensure the existence of actual physical access (air, water, road or rail) to each new state sub- division. N. Local Plans DNR will comply with }?revisions of local comprehensive plans regarding the pace, location and density of land development, except to the extent that local requhrements discriminate against state land or violate a major overriding state interest. O~ Carrying Capacity --Firewood and Houselog..2_ Sales in remote areas intended for recreational or seasonal use or homesteads rqill take into consideration the sustained yield carrying capacity of the area for production of firewood and houselogs. This policy applies only where there is no road access 9-nd where firewood is expected to be a substantial souJ:ce of fuel and/or houselogs are expected to be a substantial source of building material. In remote areas DNR will attempt to cluster disposal offerings where sufficient public land exists for the gathering of firewood and houselogs and for hun!dng and fishing. By clustering these offerings, the state will maintain options for later decisions regarding neighboring public land when access develops. 2·24 K. Reservation of Land for Future Urban Development Public lal;lds will be retained as a transitional tool to help shape community development by precluding premature private development on sites intended for schools, gravel pits, roads, parks, sewer treatment plants, etc. L. Cost of Public Services In accordance with AS 38.04.010, the Department will attempt to guide year-round settlement to areas where services exist or can be provided with reasonable efficiency. State land that is located beyond the range of existing schools and other necessary public services, or that is located where development of sources of employment is improbable, may be made available for seasonal recreation purposes or for low density settlement with sufficient separation between residences so that public services will not be necessary or expectedo DNR will set a high priority on seeking funding to implement the provisions of AS 38.04.021 to assist municipalities in their dis- posal programs with the aim of making land available in and around established communities. M. Provision of Access --------------------· DNR will comply with the capital improvement provisions of local government subdi vis ian ordinances. Where no subdivision ordinance is in effect DNR will ensure the existence of actual physical access (air, water, road or rail) to each new st9-te §ub- division. No Local Plans DNR will comply with provisions of local comprehensive plans regarding the pace, location and density of land development, except to the extent that local :requhrements discriminate against state land or violate a major overriding state interest. o. Carrxing Ga:Racity --Firewood and Houselogs SaJes in remote areas int:enab. __ d for recreational or seasonal use or homesteads will take into consideration the sustained yield carrying capacity of the area for production of firewood and houselogs o This policy applies only where there is no road aceess and where firewood is expected to be a substantial source of fuel and/or houselogs are expected to be a substantial source of building material. In remote areas DNR will attempt to cluster disposal offerings where sufficient public land exists for the gathe!'ing of firewood and houselogs and for hunting and fishing. By clustering these offerings, the state will maintain options for later decisions regarding neighboring public 1and when access develops. 2·24 P. Design Review Board A local design review board will be established when, in the opinion of the Director of the Division of Land and \Vater J:.-1anage- ment, it would be a constructive way to involve persons affected by a disposal project. A design review boar.·d will consist of a maximum of eight citizens and local government officials appointed by an appropriate local government official. Where local government does not exist or is unwilling to appoint such a board, DNR will make the appointment, if sufficient interest exists. The design review board will participate in and review all stages of design, including location, design of parcel size, transporta- tion routes, open space, etc. The board will make recommenda- tions to the Director of the Division of Land an~ Water Manage- ment at appropriate points in the design process" Q. Cumulative Effects Chances for inadvertent and undesired cumulative effects will be minimized by a planning process that examines the impacts of var- ious region-wide comprehensive land use scenarios. DNR's state- wide and area planning program attempts to do this aud will be used to establish regiunal land offering and disposal policies for sta6e ~a~ds (see Guideline U below). R. Subdivision Design Subdivisions will be designed to preserve and enhance the quality of the natural setting and the recreational opportunities that make an area attractive to potential buyers. The following slope/lot si~e standards should generally be applied in state subd~visions (on-site waste disposal assumed): Percent Average Slope 0-12 13-20 21-30 )30 Minimum Lot Size 1 acte 4 ·r:cres JO acres No development Othe~ procedures and standards for subdivisions design will be as set forth in "Design of Residential ·'ind Recreational Subdivi- sions," in the Division of Land and t-'iater Management's Policy and Procedures Manual. s. Easements Easements will be used as a means to acquire rights to privately owned lands needed for public use. 2·25 Easements generally will not be us8d as a means of retaining a public. interest in iauds within a subdivision.. Exceptions to this policy may be made where the expense of surveying lands for ret~~tion is prohibitive or where the interest protected is very lind ted such as for local pedestrian access. This policy will minimize confusion between public use rights and private owner- ship rights .. T. Owner Staki_ng_ In areas where severe land use conflicts and irtefficient use of resou::ces are expected to result from owner sto.king, DNR will offer homestead parcels with prestaked or predesignated bound- aries. U. Statewide and Regional Disposal Plans The Department will publish annually a statewide land offering and disposal plan. It is important that Alaskans be able to review the amounts and locations of land disposals which would result from the application of DNR's land disposal policies. The statewide disposal plan will incorporate regional land, disposal plans and present recommendations for land offerings in each region of the state. The recommendations would be based on DN""R' s land disposal policies as well as on analyses of land suit- ability, supply and demand studies, consideration of competing land use values, transportation systems and other factors of regional concern. The statewide plan will present regional land offering recommen- dations for two planning periods. Five-year recommendations will be specific regarding location, acreage and project type for each year. A twenty-year disposal pool also will be established con- s 1.sting of t~e areas where DNR anticipates future disposals offerings. Because of the need to respond to changing demands, fluctuating funding levels and new information, the statewide plan will be reviewed annually and modified as necessary. V. Coo1:dirtation with Local Governments State land offering programs should be coordinated with similar programs of local government to best achieve common objectives. To this end, DNR proposes the annual development of a joint dis- posal plan with each borough (for both state and borough lands). This plan would be based on consideration of the borough's road extension prien:ities and its plans for levels of services in different areas --in short, on local fiscal planning. If a borough has a comprehensive land use plan, th3t plan will provide direction for disposal priorities. The disposal plan should demonstrate what community objectives are being met, and how the requested capital improvement funding would support a borough- 2-26 wide set of priorities for roads and service extensions to bene- fit current reside.nts as well as new ones. The disposal plan should demonstrate how increased access and development would serve other resources uses such as agricultu.re, mining, forestry and recreation, and thus have state as well as regional benefits. Joint borough/state disposal plans as described here would con- stitute sections of the statewide disposal plan discussed above. Where there is an ongoing DNR area plan, that plan would provide the means of coordinating borough and state disposal planning. 2·27 AREAWIDE LAND MANAGEMENT POLICIES SUBSURFACE RESOURCES* AND MATERIALS I. STATEWIDE GOALS A. Mineral and Energy Sup£lies. Develop metallic and non-metallic minerals; coal; oil and gas; and geothermal resources to contri- bute to the energy and mineral supplies and independence of the United States and Alaska. B. Economic Development~ Contribute to Alaska fs economy by deve- loping subsurface resources which will provide stable job oppor- tunities, stimulate growth of secondary and other primary indus- tries, and establish a stable source of state r~venues. C. Environmental Quality and Cultural Values. Protect the integrity of the environment and affected cultures to the extent feasible and prudent when developing subsurface resources. D. State Support for Miningc Aid in the development of infrastruc- ture (ports, roads, railroads, etc.) and continue to provide geologic mapping and technical support to the mining industry. II. MINERAL, MATERIAL AND COAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES A. Mineral and Coal E~ploration. Recognized exploration methods for mineral location (i.e., core drilling and geochemical sampling) will be allowed on all state lands unless specifically closed to prospecting and will be gubject tv the conditions of a land use permit. Prospecting for coal may be permitted adjacent to anadromous fish streams (other than those protected in specif~c corridors); however, if a lease is given, the Department reserves the right to restrict surface entry where it determines the surface values are significant enough to warrant such a restriction. Decisions on surface entry for coal adjacent to streams will be made in consultation with the affected agencies. B. Past Mining Land Use. Land use permits and plans of operation for mineral development will specify measures needed to return the land to a useful state. Determination of the specific measures to be taken and whether or pot a performance bond will be required will be done in consultation with the affected agencies. Specific measures may include: storage and reuse of topsoil; disposal of overburden; regrading of tailings and revegetation; reestablishment of natural contours; reestablish- ment of natural drainage system; and, long-term erosion control measures. *See also t\npendix III for subsurface designation rules used in this draft. 2-28 C. Access for Mineral an? Coal Development. Existing roads should be used to provide access to mine site~ wherever feasible. Ac.cess acros~ tundra, wetlands, and other environmentally sensitive areas will be managed in a manner that minimizes damage. (See also Transportation, this chapter.) D. Unauthorized Use of State Laf1ds. The Department will place a high priority on taking the appropriate action against mining claimants who are using their claims for facilities which are 110t necessary for prospecting, extraction or basic processing activities, and which are obstructing significant settlement, public recreation or other ~urface use. E. Control of Visual Impacts. Guidelines will be developed as necessary through the Land Use Permit or leasing process to minimize the adverse visual impacts of mining in settled areas, recreation areas, and in areas viewed from roads. In suc;h areas, guidelin.es will address, at a minimum, the following items: control of solid wastes; removal of vegetation; siting of mining structures, tailings and overburden; roads; and rehabilitation of mining sites. F. Approval of Plans of Operation. DNR may approve plans of opera- tion required for locatable mineral leases if the plans adequately address the guidelines of an Area Plan and D~""R has consulted with and g~ven careful consideration to the recommendations of ADF&G and DEC. Violatimt of the plan of operations is cause for enforced cessation of operations, if after a reason!lble period of time a negotiated solution cannot. be reached with the operator, or in the event of repeated violations. IIIo GUIDELINES FOR LAND SALES IN AREAS WITH MIN~ML, MATERIAL, OR COAL POTENTIAL A. Land Sales in Areas with High Mineral or Material Potential. Generally, land sales will not occur in· areas ~f high mineral potential; areas with claims in good standing; or areas containing sand and gravel deposits, rock sources or other similarj high value material resources. B. Land Sales in Areas with High or Moderate Coal Potential. Generally, land sales will not occur in areas of existing coal leases, or areas of high coal potential as defined in llAAC 85.010. Land sales should be avoided in areas of moderate coal P-Qt§~~~~~ as defined in llAAC 85.010 except whe~e land sales are determined to be the highest and best use of the land. IV. GUIDELINES FOR THE APPLICATION OF LOCATABLE MINERAL CLOSURES. Locatable tti.neral closures are the most extreme management tool that can be employed by the Department to resolve subsurface and other resource conflicts. Therefore: 2·29 A. Before an a,.rea can be closed to locatable mineral entry and location, the Commissioner must determine that the tangible and intangible surfac~ values to be protected are significant and that other management options are not adequate to protect the surface resources should subsurface resources be developed (see AS 38.05.185(1)); B. the area to be closed to mineral entry and location will be limited to the minimum necessary to protect the continued pro- ductivity and availability of tht.! surface resources being pro- tected; C. land scheduled for commercial, industrial, agricultural, or sub- division sale will be closed to mineral entry and location at the end of the first year of the LADS process. (i.e., approxi- mately two years prior to the anticipated sale of the land.) D. Lands available for homesteading (including agriculture home- steading) will be closed to mineral e:'ltry and location at the end of the fi.rst year of the LADS process (i.e., approximately two years prior to the anticipated sale of the land). These areas will remain closed until the allowed number of homestead entries has occured. At that time those portions of the project area with few or no homesteads will be reopened for mineral entry and location unless it is determined that the settlement pattern that has resulted creates significant irreconcilable land use conflicts. E. Lands proposed for exchan;a or trade will be closed to mineral entry and location at the time a preliminary agreement to exchange the land is reached. F. Lands reserved for transfer to another public agency for deve- lopment of a public facility or reserved as a future townsite will be closed to mineral entry and location at the time the area is classified "reserved use". V. GUIDELINES FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE LOCATABLE MINERAL LEASING PROGRAM Requiring that locatable mineral developments occur under a lease is a more flexible management tool than mineral closure. Therefore: A. Mineral leasing is preferred over mineral closure as a manage- ment option to resolve conflicts between other significant resources and mining of locatable minerals; B. Mineral leasing should be used only where the Commissioner determines that the tangible and intangible resource values to be protected are significant and that other manage11~ent options cannot adequately resolve the potential conflict between those 2-30 resources and mining (see AS 38.05.185(a)), or where the state does not own the land in full fee e~tate or has previously disposed of other interests in the land. C. The area where locatable minerals will be developed under lease will be li.mited to the minimum necessary to protect the contin- ued productivity and availability of the resources being protec- ted. D. Concurrent with the designat.ion of an area as being open to locatable mineral entry under lease only due to potential con- flicts between other ~esources and mining, DNR, after consulta- tion with ADF&G and DEC, will identify the other resources needing protection and state the general natu1:·e of stipulations to be us~~ in leases to protect those other resources. VI. CATEGORIES OF RESOURCE VALUES THAT MAY BE IN CONFLICT WITH COAL OR MINERAL DEVELOPMENT AND REQUIRE CLOSURE, LOCATABLE MINERAL LEASING OR OTHER MANAGEMENT. In some circumstances, the Commissioner may find that the following categories of resource values require either locatable minaral leasing or closure, or a prohibition of coal leasing and prospecting to protect their continued productivity and availability. In other circumstances, care during mineral development is all that may be necessary to protect these resources. It is impossible to predict the degree of conflict that could occur between mining and any other resource value in all circumstances. Therefore, the following cate- gories of resource values will be evaluated to determine if locat- able mineral clos,lre, locatable mineral leasing, prohibition of coal leasing or prospecting, or another management option is needed to protect the continued productiVity and availability of the resource in conflict. The decision to apply mineral closures or locatable mineral leasing will be made by the commissioner within the parameters set by the Alaska Statutes. As 38.05.185(a) requires that the commissioner make a determination that mining is. incompatible with a significant surface use before an area can be closed to mining. The same sec- tion of the statutes requires the commissioner to make a determina- tion that there is a potential use conflict before requiring the development of locatable mine~als under a lease. In decision memorandum #44 signed by the Commissioner in January of 1984 the Department did set the statewide policy that in legis- latively established Critical Habitat Areas and Wildlife Refugc·s mining will occur under lease. Also, individual legislatively designated areas may be recommended for mineral closure) but such a closure would be decided on a case-by-case basis using tlle criteria found in AS 38a05.185(a). 2·31 A. Retained .lands with significant commercial, industrial, or public use values Lauds with significant coal, oil and gas, timber or other commercial potential. Lands recognized as future transportation corridors where access for pipelines, road, railroads, or other ~:;urface transportation infrastructure could be blocked or impeded by mi.ning claims. (After the alignment is established, areas will be reopened if they are surplus land.) Lands and waters that provide unique or ties for the human use and enjoyment of including fishing, hunting, trapping, viewing. unusual opportuni- fish or wildlife, photography, and Lands and waters that provide significant recreation opportuni ttes, such as clearw.a.ter rivers that are now or a.re expected to be important for recreation, key public access sites, and recreation facilities. Lands and waters that are the watershed of a community water supply. Sand and gravel pits, stone quarris:s or other significant known material sites that could be lost if mining were to occur may be evaluated as areas where development of locat- able minerals Will require a lease. B. Retained Lands with Signi~icant Fish or Wildlife R~sources Lands and waters that support p:.:otected. species cf plants, fish or wildlife (e.g., bald and golden eagles), threatened species (e.g., tunclra and trumpeter swans or peregrine fal- cons), or endangered species (e.g., short-tailed albatrosses and eskimo curlews). Lands and waters that support production or maintenance of fish or wildlife species which have significant economic, recreational, scientific, educational or cultural values which have been given special protection through state or federal legislation or international treaty. State game refuges, critical habitat areas and sanctuaries. Other lands and waters not included above that are known to support unique or unusually large assemblages of fish or wildlife. 2·32 c. Lands Determined Unsuitable for Coal Mining. There are two sets of criteria which the commissioner nl!.lst use in making a decision on a petition to have lands determined unnsuitable for coal mining. First, there is a "mandatory" cri- terion. If the commissioner finds that reclamation as required under the surface mining program is not technologically feas- ible, the commissioner must designate the lands unsuitable for mining. Second, the commissioner may designate an area unsuitable for all or certain types of mining activity if he or she finds that the activity meets one of the following "discretionary" criteria: 0 0 0 0 Mining activity would be incompatible with an existing state ot local land use program. Mining activity would affect fragile or historic land in a manner which could result in significant damage to important historic, cultural, scientific and aesthetic values or natural systems. ~1ining could affect aquifer recharge areas or other rene'W'- able resource lands which could result in a substantial loss or reduction of long-range productivity of water supply, food, or fiber products. Mining could affect areas subject to frequent flooding and areas of unstable geology or other natural hazard land so as to substantially endanger life and property. (AS 41.45.260(~)) In addition to other constraints imposed by federal, state, or local agencies, the Alaska Surface Coal Mining Control and Reclamation Act prohibits mining unless the operator <~an demon- strate a valid existing right (VER): 0 0 On any land within the boundaries of a unit of the National Park System, the National Wildlife Refuge System, the National System of Trails, the Nat:i.onal Wilderness Preserva- tion System, the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and National Recreation Areas. If the operation will adversely affect a publicly owned park or a plp.ce included in the National Register of Historic Sites, unless approved by Dt{R and the agency which has jurisdiction over the park or site. 2·33 0 0 Within 100 feet of the outside right-of-way of any public road, except where mine access roads or haulage roads join the right-of-way line. DNR may allow roads to be relocated or the mini'J.g area to be. within 100 feet of the road if, after a hr::aring, the commissioner finds that the interests of the pu'olic and affected landowners will be protected. Within 300 feet of any occupied dwelling (unless waived by the owner), public building, school, church, community or institutional building, or public park. Within 100 feet of a cemetary. VII. OIL AND GAS GUIDELINES Oil and gas guidelines are not addressed here.. Oil and gas guide- lines specific to a particular management unit are found in Chapter 3. The Departmentis statewide policies for oil and gas are found in the Five Year Oil and Gas Leasing Schedule and the Statewide Natural Resources Plano Specific stipulations for oil and gas e~ploration, development and production activities will be developed and applied on a case-bj-case basis for each oil and gas lease sale using the Social~ Economic and Environmental Analysis \SEEA) process. 2-34 AREAWIDE LAND MANAGEMENT POLICIES TRANSPORTATION I. STATEWIDE GOALS A. To develop a tran$portation system which supports the land use designations made by this plan and is integrated with othE!.r area- wide transportation needs. B. To develop a transportation system with the lowest possible long run costs, including construction, operations and maintenance. C. To develop a transportation system with minimal adverse impact on the aquatic environment, the terres t ·~ l.al environment, and aesthetic and cultural features. D. To develop a transportation system that efficiently uses energy and encourages compact, efficient development patterns. E. To develop a transportation system with a high standard of public safety. II. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES A. Identification of Potential Transportation R.::>utes. This plan provides general recommendations for tra-asportation routes necessary to support the land use designations made. However, more detailed route alignment and feasibility analysis will be required before the routes can be considered final. DNR will avoid actions incompatible with the construction of potential transporation routes identified in this pla.n un·til a final decision is made on the feasibility of these routes. Be Access Plans for Land.Disposals or Resource Development Projects. Prior to a land disposal or the initiation of a resource develop- ment project DNR will identify appropriate means of access and responsibilities for design, construction and maintenance of any proposed transportation facilitiese Access plans will be deve- loped in consultation with DOT/PF and affected local govern- ments. C. Protecti~n of Hydrologic Systems. Transportation facilities should. be located to avoid influencing the quality or quantity of adjacent surface water resources, or detracting from recreational use of the waterway. 1. Stream crossings should be avoided when possible. When it is necessary to cross a stream in road construction, the crossing should be as close as possible to a 90° angle to the stream. Where feasible, stream crossings should be made at stable sections of the stream channel. 2-35 2. Construction in wetlands, flood plains ~nd other poorly drained areas should be minimized as practicable, and existing drainage patterns maintained. Culverts should be installed where necessary to enable free movement of fluids, mineral salts, nutrients, etc. 3. Bridges and culverts should be large enough to accommodate or positioned to avoid 1) changing direction and velocity of stream flow, and 2) interference with migrating or spawning activities of fish and wildlife. Bridges and culverts should span the entire nonvegeta.ted stream channel and be large enough to accommodate the 25 year peak discharge (where known). Bridges and culverts should provide adequate clear- ance for boat, pedestrian, horse and large game passage when- ever these uses occur or are anticipated at significant levels. 4. Expedient recontouring of disturbed streambanks and revegeta- tion or other protective measures should occur to prevent soil erosion into adjacent waters. 5. During winter, snow ramps, snow bridges or other methods should be used to provide access across frozen rivers, lakes and streams to avoid the cutting, eroding or degrading of banks. These facilities should be removed immediately after final use. 6. All transportation facility construction and maintenance should comply with water quality standards of the State of Alaska. D. Protection of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Important fish and wildlife habitats such as riparian areas, wildlife movement corridors, important wintering or calving areas, and threatened or endangered species habitat should be avoided in siting trans- portation routes unless no other feasible and prudent alterna- tives exist. Location of routes and timing of construction should be determined in consultation with ADF&G. E. Protection of Cultural Resources. Kno~m historic and archaeolog- ical sites should be avoided during construction of transporta- tion facilities unless no other practicable alternative exists. F. Road Pull-Outs. Where road corridors contact streams, habitat corridors or other areas of expected recreation~l use, sufficient acreage should be retained in public ownership to accommodate public access, safety requirements, and expected recreational use. The size and location of pullouts should be determined in consultation with the Division of Parks, Department of Transpor- tation and Public Facilities ;..md Department of Fish and Game. G. Timber Salvage From Rights-of-Way. All timber having high value for comme.rcial or personal use should be salvaged on rights-of- way to bE! cleared for construction. 2-36 H. Material Sites. To minimize the construction and maintenance costs of transportation facilities, material sites should be located .as near to material use as practicable. It is recom- mended that the State Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys and the Department of Transportation inventory and analyze potential gravel sources near proposed transpo,rtation corridors to locate the required material sites. Material extraction within streams, stream buffers, and habitat/ recreation corridors shocld occur only after design consultation with ADF&G, DOT/PF and the Division of Parks, the Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys and ADEC. Material sites should be screened from roads, residential areas, recreational areas and other areas of significant human use. Sufficient land should be allocated to thE material site to allow for such screening. WheLe appropriate, rehabilitation of material sites will be required. I. Off-Road Access. 1. Temporary Off-Road Access. Permits for temporary off-road access will require that surface disturbance of fragile soils or destruction of wetlands vegetation be minimized. Opera- tions should be scheduled when adequate snow and ground frost is available to protect the ground surface, or should require the use of low ground pressure vehicles, avoidance of probl~m areas, or other techniques to protect areas likely to be damaged by off-road areas. Before issuing permits the land manager will consult with affected agencies. 2. Repeate~ Off-Road Access. Repeated off-road vehicle (ORV) use regulated by permit should not be allowed in important wildlife habitats during sensitive periods unless no practic- able alternative exists. Before issuing permits the land manager will consult with the ADF&G. Restrictions need be applied only when and where the ADF&G determines there are significant wildlife populations present .. J" Other Design Standards. For other guidelines affecting the design of transportation structures see DOT/PF's "Preconstruction Guidelines.'' 2-37 MISCELLANEOUS GUIDELI~~S INSTRE.AM FLOW I. STATEWIDE GOAL Maintain water quantity and quality sufficient to protect the human, fish, and wildlife resources and uses of the region. II. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES A. Support instream flow studies and reservations necessary to pro- tect and promote resource values and uses identified in the area plau for streams and other waterbodies. B. All streams and other waterbodies that are retained wholly or in part in public ownership for their public values should be con- sidered for instream flow reser7ations. Additional streams and other waterbodies may be identified for consideration. Under DNR 's statutes reservation of instream flow is possible for four types of uses: 1. Protection of fish and wildlife habitat, migration and propa- gation; instream flow reservations to protect habitat may be made for stre~ms that: (a) have significant anadromous or resident fish populations; (b) flow into wetlands that sup- port significant waterfowl, furbearer or other wildlife popu- lations; or, (c) provide the water supply needed for other habitat types that support significant wildlife populations; 2. Recreation an~ park purposes; 3. Navigation and transportation purposes; ,7-nd, 4. Sanitary and water quality purposes. B. High priority streams and other waterbodies for instream flow study and possible reservation are identified in Chapter 4, Implementation. These have been identified because of their high public values, particularly fo:-: habitat and recreation, and the high potential for conflicts with these values from resource developments. C. The process of determining instream flow reservations should include the following steps for each stream or other waterbody. 1. Identify the managem~~t objectives. 2. Estimate the quantity of water seasonally available by direct measurement (hydrograph), predictive methods (regional hydro- graphic models) or other appropriate methods~ 3. Determine the quantities of water already appropriated. 2-38 - 4.. In consultation with appropriate agencies, use site-specific studies or other information to determine the instream flow requireme~ts for the resources and uses to be ~rotected. For habitat resources this will require cooperativ@ work and con- s~ltation with t~sa Alaska Department of Fish and Game to identify necessary conditions for rearing, staging, reproduc- tion, spawning, overwintering and migration of valuable fish and wildlife resources. 5.. Specify in advance: (a) study methods; (b) agency or other responsibilities for every aspect of thP. studies, including funding; (c) schedule for the studies; and, (d) responsi- bility for applying for instream flow reservation. 2-39 MISCELLANEOUS GUIDELINES LAKESHORE MANAGEMENT I. STATEWIDE GOALS A. To protect and enhance lakeshore public recreation opportunities. B. To provide opportunities for private ownership of lakeshore property. C. To maintain water quality. II. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES A. At least 50 percent of all public land within 500 feet of the lakeshore and all islands will be retained in public ownership on all lakes with significant recreation values; retaineci lands shall include 50 percent of the actual shoreline. These percent- ages may be increased or decreased on a case-by-case basis if topography, amount or use of other local conditions warrant. A significant portion of the lakefront land retained in public ownership should be suitable for recreational activities. Where feasible, the publicly retained land should include the land adjacent to lake inlets and outlets. B. Where. lakefront property is conveyed to private ownership, a minimum public access easement of 50 feet will be reserved along the shoreline, and a minimum building SE!tback of 100 feet required. C. DNR, through its management of land surrounding different lakes, will provide a full spectrum of public and private recreation opportunities. While there are a great variety of possible lake- shore management strategies, in any given region DNR will attempt to provide at least the following three general types of lake-related land use opportunities: 1. 1Wilderness Lake -lakes that will be protected in their natural state. This will typically be accomplished through retention of land surrounding the lakeshore so that people using the lake generally do not encounter the sights and sounds of human development. 2. Recreational Development Lakes -lakes managed to retain a primarily natural character. This typically will be accomp- lished through retention in public ownership of the majority or all of the land within at least 200 feet of the shoreline, while allowing residential development in some areas near the lak~ beyond this buffer. 3. General Development Lakes -lakes managed to allow a mixture of natural and develoryed uses. On these lakes the minimum lakeshore protection standards described above in A and B would apply. Prior to land sales around a lake with significant existing or potential recreational or habitat values, DNR will determine through an interagency process the most appropriate long term management for the lands surrounding the lake. 2-41 MISCELLANEOUS GUIDELINES PUBLIC ACCESS (see also the Transportation and Trails Management sections of this chapter) I. STATEWIDE GOAL Maintain or enhance access to publicly owned land and resources by protecting rights-of-way or publicly-owned corridors such as trails, winter roads, river corridors, etc. II. HAl~AGEMENT GUIDELINES A. Appropriate public access will be reserved when land is conveyed to private ownership. Section line easements should not be vacated unless alternative physically useable public access can be established. To the greatest extent feasibi.e, public access rights through private use areas and along public waters should be retained. B. When an access route is constructed for resource development, existing public access should be maintained or improved to miner- alized areas, recreation, fish, wildlife, and forest resources, agriculture areas and other public resources. c. Where new or additional access is warranted, such access should be providerl on public land where possible. Where suitable public land is ~ot available, attempts should be made to arrange for such access across private land. Possible means of doing this include granting of easements by la:t.d owners, purchase by the state of limited rights, fee-simple purchase of the land or land exchan.~e. D. Access to public lands may be curtailed at certain times to pro- tect public safety, to allow special uses and to prevent harm to the environment. Examples of conditions that may justify limiting public access are fire management, timber harvest overa- tions, and high soil moisture content when traffic may cause extensive damage to roads and trails. E. Public appropriati.ons may be requested to purchase access sites, easements or reservations to public use areas • F. ..;.O,.,.;t..;;.h;.;;e;..;;r;_,_G.;..u=i..;;;;d..;;;;·e_l~~i..;.;n..;;;;e..;;;;s__;;A~f~f;;...e;;;.c;;;.t;;...J.;;;.' n;.;;Jg"'--..;;.P....;;u;;.;:b;..;.;l:.;;i;;..;:c;.......;A;;;;;;.;;;;;c.::;.c.;;;;e.;;;;.s.:;.s..;... A number of other guidelines affecting public access are stated elsewhere in these policies. For details 9 see the following sections of this chapter: Settlement Subsurface Resources 2-42 I I I I. ' I . I I I I I I I Transportation L.::kes hore Management Stream Corridors Trail Management G. The following trails are important multiple use corridors in the Tanana Basin. This list is not all-inclusive; more trails will be added to this list as they are identified. Toklat R"ver to Lake Minchumina Trail Manley Rampart. Trail· Willer Creek Trails Delta Creek Trails Chitanana Trail Cosna Trai 1 Cantwell Trails Tok Greenbelt Equinox Trail Chena Slough Ester Community Trails Cripple Creek-Rosie Creek Baldry Creek Trail Straight Creek Trail Allen Trail Glenn Trail Tanana valley Railroad Spinach Creek. Trail Iowa Creek. Trai 1 Anaconda Creek Trai 1 ColoradQ Creek Trail DOT Trail 286 (Moose Creek) DOT Trail 262 (Nome Creek) DOT Trail 297 (Fairbanks Creek) DOT Tra i 1 288 DOT Trail 293 {Faith Creek) DOT Trai 1 294 Salcha Caribou Trail Salcha Trails West Fork Valley Trail Dome Spur Moose Cr~ek Moose Ridge O'Connor Creek Airfield Ridge Eldorado Creek Eldorado Ridge Silver Creek Trail Fox Ridge Trai 1 Skyline Trai 1 Jeff Studdert Dog Mushing Trail 2-43 Skarland Ski Tra~l Noyes Slough Chena Lakes Trail North Nenana Trail 23 Mile Slough Trails Goldstream to Murphy Dome Greenbelts Governer•s Cup North Trail Robertson River Trail Caribou Pass Trails Eureka Dog Mushing Trails Hut 1 i takwa Tra i 1 Tolovana Hot Springs Trail Old-New Minto Trail Minto Lake~ Trail Stampede Road Trail . Nenana Foothills Trails Rex to Nenana Trail 8 Mile Lake Trails Dry Creek Ridge Trail Carlo Creek Trail Carlo-Yanert Trail Jack River Trail Wells Creek Trail Jap~n Hills Trail Dean Creek Trai 1 Yanert Trai 1 Moose Creek Trail Revine Creek Trail Black Rapids Trail Shaw Creek Shaw Creek Trai 1 Volkmar River Trail Knob Ridge Trail Old Tetlin Trail Eagle Trai 1 Sheep Creek Trail Mineral Lakes Trail theneathda Hill Trail Ball Point Trail Murphy Dome Ridge Trail Chatanika Ridge Trail Cache Creek-Left Fork Trail Lincoln Creek Trail Bonanza Forest Trail Dunbar Trail Ester Dome to Murphy Dome Trai 1 Ester Dome Nugget Trail Chena-Gilmore Trails Mt. Ryan Ridge Trail DOT Trail 303 Cripple Creek Trail Far Mountain Trail Jenny M. Trai 1 Middle Fork Chena Trail Sugarloaf Mountain Trail Haystack t~ountai n Trail Clearwater Creek Trail Toklat River Trail Nenana-Kantishna Trail Mile 400 to Toklat River Trail Rex-Toklat Trail Black Bear Lake Trail Manley Hot Springs Trail Sawtooth Mountains Trail Tanana-Woodchopper Trail Bean Ridge Trai 1 Roughtop Mountain Trail Wolverine Creek Trail Dugan Hills Trail Hutlitakwa Creek Trail Minto-Livengood Trail Dunbar to Brooks Terminal Trail Fairbanks to Gibbon Road Trail Nenana-Old Minto Trail Washington Creek Trail Stampede Road Trail Rex to Bonnifield Trail Rex to Bonnifield Alternate Healy to Rex Trail Totatlanika River Trail Blair Lakes Trails Bonnifield Trail Liberty Bell and Daniels Trail Healy Creek Trail Dry Creek Trai 1 Goodpaster Trail Black Mountain Trail Billy Creek Trail Healy River Tra i 1 George Trai 1 s Mansfield Trail Mansfield-Dot Lake Trail Tetlin Lakes Trail Tanacross Trails Tok River Trails Murphy Shovel Trail DOT Trail 73c 2·44 MISCELLANEOUS GUIDE~INES REMOTE CABIN PERMIT PROGRAM I. STATEWIDE GOALS A, To provide opportunities for private use of cabins on certain remote, publicly-owned land. II. MANAG~1ENT GUIDELINES A. Criteria for the Use of the ~rogram 1. Remote cabin permits will be used only in areas where: a. Disposal of land is not desirable or practical at this time because of public resource values, the area's remoteness, or the expense of surveying. b. The permitted numbers and locations of cabins will not result in significant conflicts with other forms of resource use and management (e.g., wildlife habitat, forestry, agriculture, wildfire management~ public recreation) anticipated for the area; c. The area is not likely to be accessible by road or railroad for at least ten years; and, d. Remote cabin permits are approved for the area by an area plan or the statewide plan. 2. Remote cabin permits may be used on land retained in public ownership, land designated Resource Management, or land where future disposal may occur.* 3. Remote cabin permits are nor. intended to be converted to fee simple d~sposal of land that otherwise woQld be retained in public ownership. 4. If unauthorized cabins are present in an area opened to rerrtote cabin permits, the program may be used to convert those cabins to permitted cabins. 5. An interagency consultation process will be used to establish the management guidelines for the program in each area. * The Alaska Depsrtment of Fish and Game takes the position that remote cabin pe~mits may be used to satisfy needs or demand in certain areas as an alternative to land disposal. 2-45 B. Management Guidelines to be Specified for Each Remote Cabin Permit Area 1. Mandatory a. The density of cabins or number of permits allowed. b. No new rights-of-way to remote cabin permit sites are intended to be allowed. c. Area remains open to mineral entry, unless closed because of some consideration other than the presence of permitted cabins. d. No commercial use of cabin permit sites. 2. Qptional (Specify as appropriate) a. Location Crit~ria --e.g., only particular sites tc, be used, prohibited areas, limit on number of cabins in a locality, spacing, distance from trails with regional or statewide significance, etc. b .. Allowed (or Prohibited) Uses --e.g., number or size of buildings. c. Other types of access allowed or prohibited. 2-46 MISCELLANEOUS GUIDELINES STREAM CORRIDORS I. STATEWIDE GOALS A. Recreation. Provide opportunities for a variety of recreational activities within stream corridors, including both wilderness and developed recreational activities. B. Habitat. Protect fish and wildlife riparian habitats. c. Private Ownership of Land. Provide opportunities for private ownership of land near streams. D. Water Quality. Protect water quality to support domestic uses, fish and wildlife production and recreational activities. E. Forest Products. Where consistent with the management objectives of a stream corridor, provide for the harvest of timber from riparian forests. II. MANAGMENT GUIDELINES A. Priority of Public Uses in Stream Corridors. "Stream Corridor" as used :Ln these management guidelines refers to the stream itself and adjacent lands with stream-related recreational, residential, habitat, timber and hydrologic values. As a general rule, ADNR will set a higher priority on protecting public use values in stream corridors than providing oppo=tunitias for pri- vate ownership of land. How~ver, the D2partment recognizes the strong demand for property along streams and will provide land for private purchase in some stream corridors. Prior to the disposal of stream corridor lands, DNR, in consultation with other affected agencies and the public, will assess existing and projected public use needs associated with the stream corridor. Disposals near streams with important recreation value will be designed to protect access to and along the stream for fishing~ hiking, camping and other recreational activities. B. Retention of Publicly Owned Buffers as a Management Tool in Stream Corridors. 1. When the management intent for land adjacent to a stream is to permit uses such as fishing, picnicking, hunting, timber harvest, building fires, camping or other similar active uses, public ownership of stream buffers should be used rather than easements to provide for these uses~ 2. In state subdivisions stream buffers should, in all cases, be either retained in public ownership or conveyed to a home- owners' association. If streams in subdivisions have recrea~ 2-47 tion or habitat values of regional or statewide importance, or are identified as public waters, buffers should be retained in public ownership. 3. Publicly owned buffers adjacent to a stream may be retained along the full length of the stream or on the portions deter- mined to have high current or future public use and habitat values. C. Retention of Access Easements as a Management Tool in Stream Corridors. 1. When the primary management intent is to protect the public's right to travel along a stream bank rather than to establish a public use area, an easement should be used to protect this right. Easements along streams should also protect the right to pause briefly to observe wildlife, take photographs or rest, but not to fish, picnic, hunt or otherwise recreate within the easement.* 2. Easements along streams should establish, at llUnl.mum, the right to travel by foot, -dogsled, horseback, snowmobile and two and three-wheeled vehicles. On a case-by-case basis the right to travel by all terrain vehicles and four wheeled vehicles may be reserved. Easements should be reserved for roads or railroads only if they are planned for construction. 3. Easements and publicly owned buffers may be used in combina- tion on a st£~am to provide opportunities for private owner- ship near the. stream while protecting public use or habitat values pn other portigns of the stream. Therefore, although easements should not be used where significant public use is to be encouraged, they may be used on portions of a Stt'~Sm with important public recreation and habitat values when most portions of the stream are retained for public use. D. Est€'-blishinB Widths of_,, ,'Pwublicly ~ed Buffers, Easements and Building Setbacks in Stream Corr~$g~ 1 e Widths of publi:.::ly owned buffers along streams will vary according to management intent. In addition, the buffer wideh for any given stream may vary along the stream course depending on topography, vegetation and land ownership. Establishing buffer widths for pa.J:ticular streams should be b-ased, at a minimum, on objectives for the following: recreational activities to be supported, habitat protection and management, noise abatem,C;llt, visual quality, water quality, likelihood of erosion of 'the riverbank (in which case the buffar should be widened to compensate), and land disposal. *The Alaska Department of Fish and Game does not endorse excluding fishing from the rights reserved for the public in stream corridor ease- ments. 2-48 2. Although buffer and easement widths may vary among streams, a basic level o~ consistency is needed to avoid confusion about the width of public use and access areas along the state's many streams and because it would be prohibitively expensive to establish separately by fieldwork and site analysis buffer widths for each stream corridor. The following guidelines are intended to establish a reasonable degree of consistency in buffer and easement widths: a. When it is determined that a publicly owned buffer is appropriate, a standard minimum buffer width of 200 feet landward from the ordinary high water mark on each bank generally should be established. This width may be reduced to a minimum of 100 feet on each bank in indivi- dual cases consistent with the management objectives of the stream corridor. b. As a general standard publicly owned buffers of at least one-fourth mile landward from the ordinary high water mark on each bank should be retained on streams recommend~d for legislative designation as State Recreation Rivers to be managed as part of the State Park System. Exceptions to this policy may be made where land ownership, topography, or the nature of an~icipated public uses in a stream corridor warrant. c. When it is determined that a publ:l.c access easement will be reserved on land 8djacent to a stream, a minimum ease- ment of 50 fe;et landward from the ordinary high water mark on e.a.ch bank. v~tll be reserved .. d. In all cases where land is sold near a stream a minimum building setback of 100 feet landward from the ordinary high water mark on each bank should be established. E~ Permits and Leas~~ for N<?n~-Water Dep~ndent Uses. Permits, leases, and plans of operation for non-water dependent !:Ommercial and industrial use~1 transportation facilities, and pipelines will 9 ... ;1here feasible, require setbacks between these facilities and ~~jacent water bodies to maintain streambank access and pro- tect. adjacent fish habitat, public water supplies, and public recrea.tl.on!! The width of this setback may vary depending upon the type tt.nd size o£ non-water dependent use, but will be adequate to maintain access and protect adjacent waters from degradation hgloW' the water quality standard established l:>y DEC. Adjacent tQ designated anadromous fish spawning habitat this set- back will'-to the extent feasible, never be less than 100 feet la~dward of or.dinary high water. Where it is not feasible and prudent to maintain a setback adjacent to fish h~bitat, public water supplies or recreational ~aters. other measures will be implemented to meet the intent of this guideline. 249 F. Activities i!l Imp~rtant Waterfowl Habitat. Activities requiring a permit, lease, or development plan with high levels of acoustical and visual disturbance, such as boat traffic, blasting, dredging, and seismic operations, in important waterfowl habitat will, to the extent feasible and prudent, be avoided during sensitive periods. Where it is not feasible and prudent to avoid snch activities, other mitigative measures will be considered to meet the intent of this guideline. G. Dredge and Fill in Important Waterfowl Habitat. .Permits for dredging and filling in important waterfowl habitat, including permits f0r gravel extraction and th~ construction of roads and pads, will not be granted unless it is deter- mined that the. proposed activity will not cause significant adverse impacts to essential waterfowl habitat or that no feasible and prudent alternative exists. H. Structures in Fish Habitat. juvenile fish DNR will, to the structures in fish habitat be fish migration. To maintain migration of extent feasible, require that built to minimize impacts on I. Water Intake Stru~~ore. When issuing water appropriatiot~ in fish habitat, DNR will require that practical water intake structures be installed that do not entrain or ill!pinge upon fish. The most simple and cost-effective technology may be used to implement this guideline. Water intake structures will be screened, and intake velocities will be limited to prevent entrapment, entrain- ment, or injury to the species of fish found in the water. The structures supporting intakes should be designed to pre- vent fish from being lead into the intake. Other effective techniques may also be used to achieve the intent of this guideline.. Screen size, water velocity, and intake design will be determined in consultation with the ADF&G. J. Alteration of the Hydrologic System. To the extent feasible channelization, diversion, or damming that will alter the natural hycrological conditions and have a significant adverse impact on important riverine habitat will be avoided. K. Soil Erosion. In addition to the use of publicly owned buffers and building setbacks, soil erosion will be minimized by restricting the removal of vegetation adjacent to streams and by stablizing disturbed soil as soon as possible. 2-50 L. Forest Management Practices. Personal use of timber or com- mercial harvest within 200 feet of ::i stream will be consis- tent with management objectives of the stream corridor. M. Subsurface D_~velopment. See section on Subsurface Resource:s and Materials, this chaptero N. Instream Flow. See section on Instream Flow, this chapter. 2-51 MISCELt.ANEOUS GlJ_IDELINES TKA.IL MANAGEMENT I. STATEWIDE GOALS A. To insure continued opportunities for public use of important recreation and historic trails of regional and statewide signifi- cance. B. To assist in establishing local trail systems that provide access to community recreation areas. C. To protect ot: establish trail corridors to meet projected future use requirements as well as protecting current use~ II. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES A. Spe.~~al _Trail Corridors. These arr. trails that require unusual widths or management practices becau~.e of historical significance or unique values. Management guidelines should be developed for such trails on a case-by-caRe basis. As a general policy special trails will be protected by publi~ly-owned corridors. These corridors w~ll generally be vry.der than the 100 foot minimum trail buffer width established ror trails of regional or statewide significance in C below. B. Neighborhood and Community Trails. Local trails which are not of regiona.l or statewide significance will be identified and pro- tected through management plans or disposal design under guide- lines recommended in the Department's subdivision design manual. The following criteria should be used to determine whether a local trail should be protected by easement or public ownership: 1. If the trail is· of regional or statewide importance or connects to a public open space system, it will be kept in public ownershipo 2.. If the trail is to be used almost entirely by people within a subdivision, but it provides more than just pedestrian access, for example, if it provides a multiple-use greenbelt for jogging,. biking, etc., it should be dedicated to a home- owners' association or local government. 3o If the ~bjective is to provide local pedestrian access that is not part of an integrated neighborhood or community trail system, an easement may be used. This would typically occur ~ihen the purpose is to establish access between two lots in order to improve pedestrian circulation within a subdivision where a greenbelt and neighborhood trail system does not pro- vide adequate access or where it is impractical to establish such an integrated trail system. 2-52 4. Where there is no homeowners! association, for example, in the case of land opened to homesteading, either a publicly owned buffer or easement will be used to protect designated trails. If a trail has the characteristics described in 1 or 2 above, it will be retained in public ownership. If it has the characteristics described in 3, an easement will be reserved. c. Standard Trail Corridor of Regional or Statewide Significance. This category includes the majority of trails on state land that will be identified in area or management plans. These trails provide foot and, sometimes, vehicle aecess for a variety of pur- poses. Host have a his tory of public use and can be expected t!) see increased use as the state's population increases. The following guidelines are intended to insure consistent management practices on trails throughout the state while allowing the flex- ibility to base management decisions on site specific conditions. 1. Trail Buffer Width. Trails of regional or statewide sig- nificance on state land shall be protected by publicly- owned corridors that have a minimum width of 100 feet (50 feet each side of centerline). The buffer should be designed to protect the quality of the experience of the user and to minimize negative effects such as noise or dust from adjacent land uses. Buffer widths may be increased to minimize land use and ownership conflicts, to protect the privacy of adjacent landowners, to separate motorized from non-motorized uses, to allow future siting of public facilities, to allow flexibility for rerouting, or to adopt the trail to specific public uses or aesthetic or environmental concerns. Buffer widths may vary along the length of a trail because of the above considera- tions. The width of a buffer on any portion of a trail should also be based on the management intent for adjacent public land as expressed through applicable land use plans. However, in no case should the width of the buffer be less than 100 feet. Trail buffers should be designed in consultation with the Division of Parks, ADF&G and local trail committees. Activity areas of 10-40 acres may be identified along trails for camping a~eas, rest areas, etc. 2. Rerout.ing Trails. Rerouting trails may be permitted to minimize land use or ownership conflicts or co facilitate use of a trail if alternate routes provide opportunities similar to the original. If trails are rerouted, provi- sion should be made for construction of new trail segments if warranted by type of use. Rerouting trails should be done in consultation with the Division of Parks, DOT/PF, A.UF&G and local trail committees. Historic trails which follow well-established routes should not be rerouted unless necessary to maintain trail use. 2 .. 53 3. Trail Crossings. When it is necessary for power lines, pipelines or roads to cross trail corridors, crossings should be. at 90° angles when feasible. An exception is when a trail corridor is deliberately combined with a public facility or transportation corridor. Where feas- ible, vegetative screening should be preserved when a utility crosses a trail corridor. 4. Lease of Lands Within Trail Corridors. Leasing Land with- in a trail corridor may be done only when the permitted activity does not adversely affect trail use or the aesthetic character of the trail. III. IMPL:W..ENTATION OF THE POLICY IN THE TANANA BASIN In the Tanana Basin, two trails are recommended for legislative designation as state trails. They are the Circle-Fairbanks Trail and the Chena Hot Springs Winter Trail including the portion beyond Chena Hot Springs which is known as the North Fork Valley Trail. Remaining trails that have been identified are protected by retention in public ownership a.nd managed for multiple use. These are listed in the Public Access Section of this chapter. It is the intent to protect all trails with recreational values.. At this time, there is insufficient information to refine the management goals for individual trails. This plan recommends that trails be studied further in an areawide trail$ planning effort to be started in FY85. Within the Fairbanks North Star Borough this should be coordinated with the trail planning efforts of that agencye An areawide trails plan will address management authority, existing and proposed uses of trails and protection of those uses. Since recreational uses and access are not wholly independent, trails · should be studied as a part of the entire transportation system. It is possible at this time to identify a few trails as primarily recreational and of a priority for protection of their recreation resource value. The management of these trails will be further defined in a trails plan, and more trails may be added to this list JS information improves. They are as fullows: Chena Dome Trail White Mountain Access Trails Equinox Marathon Trail Cripple Creek-Rosie Creek Trail Allen-Dunbar Trail Glenn Trail 2·54 Tattana Valley Railroad O!Connor Creek Trails Ai:tfield Ridg'1! Skyline Trail 23 Mila Slough frails Governor's Cup &orth Trail Chena-Gilmore Trail Davidson Dit~h West :fork Ridge Trail (Steese Hwy to Chena Hot Springs) Martin to Durtbaz Big Eldorado Creek Left .Fork Trail Silver Creek Trail Uurphy Dome Ridge System 2-55 .. MISCELLANEOUS GUIDELINES WETLANDS MANAGEMENT I~ STATEWIDE GOALS Protection of Wetland Values To protect the hydrologic, habitat and recreation values of public wetlands. Land management practices will be (~rected at avoiding or minimizing adverse impacts on the fallowing important functi.ons of wetlands. A. Water quality: Wet~ands serve to filter nutrients and sedi- ment from upland run-off. B. Water supply: Wetlands eerve to stabilize water supply by retaining excessive water during flooding and by recharging groundwater during dry periods. Ce Habitat/recreation: Wetlands provide important feeding, rearing, nesting, and breeding grounds for many species; related recreational use is also important. II. lfMAGEMENT GUI:iJELINES A. Definition of Wetlands. For purposes of inventory and regulation _,~ of wetlands, ADNR will use the definition adopted by the State of Alaska under the regulations of the Coastal Management Program (b ACC 80.919): Wetlands includes both freshwater and saltwater wetlands. Freshwater wetlands means those environments characterized by rooted vegetation which is partially submerged either continu- ously or periodically by surface freshwater with less than .5 parts per thousand salt con- tent and not exceeding three meters in depth; saltwater wetlands means those coastal areas along sheltered shorlines characterized by halophlic hydrophytes and macro-algae extendj.n~ from extreme low tide to an area above extreme high tide which is influenced by sea spray or tidally-induced water table changes. -.&'or purposes of these management. guidelines, wetlands are further divided into three classes: Class I, wetlands larger than 100 acres and all wetlands with a locatable stream outlet (the ~tream shall be considered part of the wetland); Class II, wetlands between 40 and 100 acres with no outlet; and Class III, wetlands less than 40 acres with no outlet. 2-56 -·----~~---------- B. Retention of Wetlands in Public Ownership. Class I and II wet- lands generally will be retained in public ownership. Based on field inventory and analysis, however, DNR may determine,. after consultation. with affected agencies, that a Class I or II wetland does not: have sufficiently high water quality, water supply, habitat, and/or recreation values to merit public ownership. Class III wetlands will be eval\lated on a case-by-case basis to determine whether public retention or other measures are neces- sary to protect w·etland values. C. Retention of land. Adjacent to Wetlands. 1. Class I wetlands and certain surrounding lands (buffers) should remain in public ownership whenever feasible. A Class I wetland buffer shall include, at minimum, a 100-foot strip adjacent to the wetland. Restrictive use covenants and public access easements rathe.r than public ownership may be used to protect Class I wetlands and associated buffers under conditions specified in D below. 2. Class II '{vet lands and certain surrounding lands (buffers) should remain in public ownership whenever feasible. A Class II wetland buffer shall include, at minimum, a 60-foot strip adjacent to the wetland. Restrictive use covenants and public access easements, rather than public ownership may be used to protf . _ Class II wet- lands and associated buffers under conditions specified in D below. 3. Class III wetlands will be dealt with on a casa-by-case basis through the public laud disposal process or applicable public land management plans. D. Restrictive Use Covenants and Public Access Easements. Class I and II wetlands (including outlet streams) and associated buffers should remain in public owner:ship whenever feasible. Restrictive use covenants and public access easements may be used rather than public ownership und~r the following conditions: 1. Where the configuration of the wetland is such that survey along the meander of the wetland would be exce~pively expe~ sive. In this case an aliquot part (rectangular) surv,~y rather than a meander survey may be used along the edge of the wetland. This may result in small portions of the wet- land being conveyed to private ownerohip. Restrictive use covenants and public access easements shall be applied to ensure that those portions of the wetland and associated buffer conveyed to private ownership remain in a natural ~tate and that public access and use are maintained. 2. Where the wetland is entirely included with a parcel of land to be sold for private use.. In this case the wetland and associated buffer may be conveyed to private ownership with restrictive use covenants whi~"''t! ensu~e thQ,t the wetland and associated buffer remain in a natural state. If there is a stream outlet from such a wetland, public access easements shall be applied to both the outlet and the wetland~ E. Dredge and Fij.l Permits in Wetlands. Permits for dredging and filling in wetlands, including permits for gravel extraction and the construction of roads and pads, will not be granted unless it is determined that the proposed activity will not cause signifi- cant adverse impacts to important fish and wildlife habitat or that no feasible and prudent alternative exists. Where it is not feasible and prud~nt to avoid such activities, other mitigative measures will be considered to meet the intent of this guide- line. F. Activities in Important Waterfowl Habitat. Activities requiring a permit, lease, or development plan with high levels of acoust- ical and visual disturbance, such as boat t·raffie., blasting, dredging, .and seismic operationsi in important waL€i.-fowl habitat will, to the extent feasible and prud~nt, be avoided during sensitive periods. ~1here it is not feasibl~ and prudent to avoid such activities, other mitigative measures will be considered to meet the intent of this guidelines. G.. Operation of Heavy Equipment in Wetlands. Permits issued for activities that require the use of hegvy equipment in wetlands that have important hydrologic, recreation or hab~;-at values will, to the extent feasible and prudent, require th?t damage to wetlands and wetland vegetation be avoided. Winter access only should be used in or across wetlands whenever feasible. DNR will consult with other affected agencies prior to issuing such permits. 2·58 AREAWIDE LAND MANAGEMENT POLIC:IES USE OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DESIG~~ION There are two categories of lands designated for resource management by this plan: resource management -high value; and 2) resourc~e management -low value. Ttese categories are described below:: A. Resource Management -High Valu'e This designati~on is used when land has all four of the following cn.sracteristics: 1. Significan't existing or pcl!tential value for more than one. land use when the uses are not compatible and one or more of the potential uses requires land disposal (i.e., settlement or agri- culture); 2. Inadequate! existing informa.tion to establish the highest values of the land for the long te·rm; 3 ~ No existing road access, no;r likelihood of access being developed in the ne1tt 5 to 10 years. Accessible lands are defined as those within 5 miles of roads that can be traveled by 4-wheel drive vehicles; and 4. Resource development (e.g., farm development, timber harvests, habitat enhancement) is unlikely in the next 5 to 10 years. B. Re'Source Uanagement -Low Value This designation is used for lands with no significant existing or potential resource values for either public use or private develop- lilent. Examples of this category include mountaintops, ice fields and large wetlands with little hydrological or habitat value. Under a resource management designation, lands will be available for public use in the near term, provided that the uses are not detrimental to the potential long term uses identified when the resource management classification was established. For example, timber may be harvested from potential ag~·ic.ultural areas designated resource management as long as the agricultur.'l potential is not diminishedc 2-59 Reso1urce management designations will be reevaluated either: 1) When plans are revised (approximately every 5 years); or, 2) when conditions affecting the potential use of the area change, for example, when road access is improved or when better informa- tion is available. on the benefits/costs of a possible use. Reevaluation will be done through an interagency planning team, and with public review. NOTE.: in areas where retention values are high and where there is low pote11tial for settlement or agricultural use, or where retention values are known to be greater than potential disposal values, land generally is designated for retention rather than r.e~ource management. 2·60 l t l l [ l [ l I I I ~ ---~ ~-;; ', { Land Management Policies for each Management Unit f I? I\ " I) 1 l I INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER 3 In this chapter specific land management policy is presented for each of the Tanana area•s 79 management units. A management unit is an area that is generally homogenous with respect to resources, topography and 1 and management. As was mentioned in the introduction, to help organize the planning process the Tanana area has been divided into 8 subregions. This chapter is organized using these subregion boundaries; for example, all the management units within the Borough Subregion are presented, followed by the management units in the Lower-Tanana Subregion, etc. A map of these subregions is presented in Chapter 1. The order of presentation and page numbers are listed on the divider sheet at the beginning of this chapter. The land management policies to be presented in each management unit in the area are described below: A. Statement of Management Inten~ B. Land Use Summary Chart (primary and secondary 1 and_ use designations, prohibited uses, minerals management and land ownership). C. Management Guidelines (management guidelines that apply only to a single management unit and a reference to applicable area-wide management guidelines in Chapter 2). D. ~1aps of Management Unit and Subunit Boundaries (subunits are divi- sions of land within management units; maps for each subregion are included at the end of this document). The statement of management intent defines near and long-term management objectives for the management unit and the methods to achieve these objectives. While the land use designations provide a quick picture of planned uses within a unit, the statement of management intent should be used as the more definitive explanation of management policy. The 1 and use designations shown on the maps and charts in this chapter are not inflexible. Uses not shown may be permitted on a case-by-case basis if the Alaska Department of Natural Resources determines they are consistent with the statement of management intent for the management unit in question and consistent with applicable management guidelines. Specific boundaries of land use designations shown on the following maps may be modified through on-the-ground implementation activities (site planning, disposal, etc.) as long ac; modifications adhere to the intent of the plan. For example, field surveys may be necessary to delineate precisely the wetland boundaries shown on management unit maps. In addition, through implementation of the planr, additional areas may be identified which meet the established resource objectives for a partic- ular management unit. This p1an should not be construed to preclude site decisions which are clearly in compliance with the management intent and guidelines herein. 3-1 TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 03 A related point is that this plan will not provide direct answers to many site specific issues frequently encountered by department land managers. A plan that deals with a region the size of the Tanana Basin generally cannot pro vi de a predetermined answer to, for ex amp 1 e, a question re 1 a ted to a proposed communication site on a ridge of the ,l\laska Range. The plan can, however, make clear what the general management objectives are for the area in question and thereby pro vi de the basis for a more informed decision. Subsurface Resources Land Use Designations The main policy decision regarding subsurface land use is the decision to open or close areas to mineral location or to make areas available for mineral leasing. These decisions are translated into subsurface land use designations (11 Coal," "Minerals,n etc.) according to rules presented in Appendix III. 3·2 '~ -fl l .. Subregion! Fairbanks North Star Borough 1. Fairbanks North Star Borough 2. Lower Tanana 3. Kantishna 4. Parks 5. Alaska Range West 6. Alaska Range East 7. Upper Tanana 8. Goodpaster 9. Delta-Salcha Area Plan TEXTNAME: rN~1:5 tXJP: \CI1apter.:S) U!> A. Subregion #1 -Fairbanks North Star Borough This is the most populated subregion in the Basin~ and consequently, it receives the most use and a 1 so has the potentia 1 for many 1 and use conflicts. Most areas close to Fairbanks have good access. There are numerous roads and tra i 1 s throughout the subregion and there are a 1 so sever a 1 navigable rivers. Principal 1 and uses include recreation, hunting~ fishing, forestry, and mining. Settlement is largely confined to the Fairbanks area. The future uses of the area which will be emphasized in this plan include forestry, mining, recreation, habitat and recreational subdivisions. h. Agr.i_qulture Within the Borough, a total of 20,850 acres of state land will be offered for agricultural sale~ A 11 of the state owned 1 and in the Borough with known agri cu 1 tura 1 potential will be offered for sale before 1987. Table Disposals Recommended for Agricultural Use in the Borough Pruject Goldstream Agriculture Eie1son Agriculture Aggie Creek East Agriculture 2. Forestry Net Acres 17,350 2,000 1,500 20,850 The majority of the high value state uwned forests within the Borough are now in the legislatively designated State Forest, with the exception of several areas along the Parks Highway. The forest along the Parks Highway is of moderate to low value for minerals, fish and wild- life~ settlement and recreation, but it includes some of the most produc- tive timber stands in the Interior. In view of these factors, most of the fotest along the Parks Highway which was not included in the State Forest will be desig~ated for primary use forestry. · In the rest of the Borough, the State Forest should provide for commercial forestry and personal use wood cutting and few additional areas will be designated primary use forestry. TEXTNAME: FNSB lR}P: (chapter3} Ub 3. Minerals Mining is a major industry within the Borough. The area from Ester Dome to Cleary Summit is a highly mineralized region which has many active claims. In the eastern half of the Borough, the Middle Fork of the Chena River is also an important mining area. These areas wi 11 be 1 eft open to mi nera 1 entry and the areas where there are large blocks of claims (particularly the Cleary Summit and Ester Dome areas) will be managed primarily for minerals. Other areas within the Borough which have several active claims or high potential will be left open to mineral entry and managed for miner- als as a secondary use. There are no known coal and oil and gas resources in this area, but it ~ill remain open to coal prospecting and oil and gas and coal leasingo 4. Recreation There are many important recreational resources within this sub- region. In general, areas of high recreational use will be managed for recreation. These include the Salcha, Chatanika and Chena River corri- dors, Ester Dome, and the Chena Hot Springs area. The Chatanika River is recommended for legislative designation as a State Recreation River to protect is unique values. The Chena Hot Springs \~inter Trail, c·ircle Fairbanks corridor and the North Fork Valley Trail are recommended for State Trai 1 s to preserve their recreation aJ and historic impo-rtance. Other trails will be protected through either public easements or public ownership. In addition~ all areas retained in public ownership will be available for recreation. 5 . F i s h and W i 1 d 1 i f e Wildlife values in the Borough are concentrated in a few areas due to the high degree of deve 1 opment around Fairbanks. More than in other regions of the Basin, habitat values within the Borough are tied to human use and enjoyment of wildlife. The Tatalina River and the flats to the east will be retained as special value habitat. The Chatanika corridor is high value and will be protected by retention and habit:at management. The Goldstream Creek corridor will be managed similarty for recreation and habitat. The Salcha and Chena River corridors will be managed to protect their fish and wildlife values. Both corridors are open to minera~ entry but enforcement of the water quality regulations is a priority. 6. Settlement Within the Borough, a total of 53,200 acres of state land will be offered for sale (10,121 acres for subdivisions, 22,260 acres for fee simple homesteads and 20,850 acres for agricultural homesteads or small- scale agriculture)o = 3-4 TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 07 a. Land for Community E~pansion Land for community expansion in the Borough is usua 11 y quite popu- lar. If the site is within reasonable commuting distance (within 25 miles) and has good drainage, most of the parcels are likely to sell. However, most community expansion land in state ownership has already been sold or is otherwise encumbereda When the state land in the State Forest is excluded and when mining claims, past disposals, and poor soils are taken into account, there are only a limited number of areas of state land left in the Borough which are suitable for community expa.ns ion. The Borough population is expected to grow from 53,983 people in 1980 to 91,400 in the year 2000, an increase of 37,417 people (Socio- economic Paper, RAS/DU~M, 1982). There is currently adequate land in private ownership to meet the needs of the existing population, assuming an average househo 1 d requires 1 to 4 acres of 1 and and that the average household contains 3.3 people. This additional population will need between 11~000 and 45,000 acres of land by the year 2000. There are three principal sources of land to meet this need: the state, the Borough and private land. The state currently has 1,554 acres of land suitable for community expansion available for sale over the counter. The Borough owns 110,000 acres, much of which is expected to be sold. Of this, approximately 54,000 acres are of 11 high quality" for community expansion (i.e., land that is well drained, easily accessed and within 25 miles of Fairbanks). This 1 and is expected to be so 1 d at a rate of rough 1 y 2 ,400 acres per year. There are also approximately 100,000 acres of private land, prin- cipally in the Fairbanks area. Thus, there is a tot a 1 of over 160,000 acres of good quality 1 and currently available for community expansion, compared to a need of bet- ween 11 ,000 and 45 ,000 acres. Because there is an abundo.nt supply of community expansion land in other ownerships, the fact that the state has only a limited supply to contribute to meeting resident's needs does not pose a serious problem to having adequate land available for residents in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. The following is a list of the projects that will be sold for community expansion over the next 20 years by the state. 3·5 I I TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3J U~ Table 3-1. State Land Reconrnended for· Sale as Subdivisions in the Borough Project Net Acres Bear•s Den (Over-the-Counter) Hayes Creek (Over-the-Counter) McCloud (Over-the-Counter) Haystack (Over-the-Counter) Desperation (Over-the-Counter) Olnes E (Over-the-Counter) Haystack (Over-the-Counter) Wigwam (Over-the-Counter) Alder Creek II Aspenwood Big Eldorado Bigwood Em~: Creek I Emma Creek II Fairbanks Odd Lots Fox Little Birch I Little Birch II Little Birch III Little Birch IV Little Willow Martin McCloud Murphy Nenana Ridge I* o•connor Riverview I* Riverview I I* Riverview III* Riverview IV* Riverwood Skiview Smallwood Snoshoe I Snoshoe II Snoshoe III Springview* Tanglewood Heights Total 134 465 143 340 146 132 97 77 200 250 150 120 260 140 40 250 150 250 250 250 100 1,000 150 204 1,000 200 1,223 100 100 300 30 300 250 300 200 400 300 120 10,121 * These projects are not within commuting distance of Fairbanks and are for recreational use rather than for community expansion. 3-6 TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 09 b. Recreat'ional Subdivisions and Homesteads These sales are generally very popular if located in areas where recreational opportunities exist. Excluding land purchased for specula- tion, the cumulative need for recreational land in the Borough is esti- mated to be between 4,000 and 19 ,000 • acres by the year 2000 (see the Settlement Element, DLWM,l983). The two pri nci pa 1 owners of this type of land are the Borough and the state. The Borough owns roughly 30,000 acres of land suitable for this use, most of which is likely to be sold within 20 years. The state owns 1 and a 1 ong the Chat ani ka River, Chen a Hot Springs Road and the Steese and the Elliott Highway which would be suitable for recreational parcels. Over the next 20 years, the state alone will offer 22,260 acres for private recreation, which is more than the maximum projected need for recreational land. Table 3-2. Land Offered for Sale for Fee Homesteads in the Borough Project Far Mountain (Over-the-Counter) Any Creek (Over-the-Counter) Hunts Creek (Over-the-Counter) Caribou Creek (Over-the-Counter) West Fork (Over-the-Counter) Chena South (Over~the-Counter) Mariana Mt. Ryan Aggie Creek Aggi~ Creek East I Aggie Creek East II White Mountain I White Mountain II Left Fork Addition Total Net Acres 2,400 100 600 1,440 4,000 600 1,000 3,000 4,000 1,500 1,500 1,000 1,000 120 22,260 ~ -·~~-------- TEXINAMt: ~N~H \KJP: \Cnap~er~; 1v 7. Transportation The following access corridors have been identified by the Depart- ment of Transportation and Public Facilities. There are no proposals for actual construction of access within these corridor~s, but the option to eventually develop access in these areas should not be precluded. Alaska Railroad Extension: A route has been identified, through the Tanana River and Richardson Highway corridors, for an extension of the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to the Canadian border. Twin Mountain Access Route: Three alternatives have been identified as pos sib 1 e access routes to the Twin Mountain area. One route is an extension of Chena Hot Springs Road (approximately 65 miles) along the Middle Fork Chena River valley. This was identified as the most feasible route by the Interior Alaska Transportation Study. Two other less preferable routes are the extension of Johnson Road and a new road up the Salcha River valley. The Salcha River valley route, however, conflicts with land use objectives as defined in this plan. Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline: A route, basically parallel to the existing Trans-Alaska Pipeline, is proposed for the construction of a gas line from the North Slope to Fairbanks and continuing either to the Canadian border via the Alaska Highway corridor or to Prince William Sound via the Richardson Highway and Trans-Alaska Pipeline corridor. A third alternative follows the Parks Highway -Alaska Railroad corridor f\'om Fairbanks to Cook Inlet. However, this last alternative route would conflict with land use objectives for the Nenana River corridor area (see F-2, in Parks). Steese and Elliott Hi hwa s Reali nment: The Alaska Department of Transportation and Pub ic Facilities DOT PF has future plans to recon- struct and realign portions of the Elliott and Steese Highway. DOT/PF will work with the planning team to choose the best routing that meets the land use objectives described in this report while still complying with appropriate highway standards and project costs. Parks Highway Im rovements: rhe Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities DOT PF is examining possible future improvements to the Parks Highway. This plan does not preclude improvements recom- mended by DOT/PF for engineering and public safety consideration. Trails and Revised Statute (RS) 2477 Roads: Numerous trails and minor roads exist in this subregion. See Chapter 2, Public Access and Trails Management for additional information. 3·8 ltXINAMt: rN~tl ~K}P: tcnapterj) 11 WEST BOROUGH A NENANA RIDGE WEST MANAGEMENT INTENT: Most of this unit will be retained in public owner- ship under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are development of the forest resources and protection of the wildlife and recreation values of the unit. One subdivision is planned for the area and the unit will be open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: This unit is important habitat for forbearers, black bears and moose. Because of this area's proximity to Fairbanks, uses such as trap- ping and small game hunting are very important$ As the population of Fairbanks grows, the open space in this easily accessed unit will be in high demand for these activities.. Fish and wildlife habitat is a primary use •. Forestry: Forestry is a designated primary use. Forest values are very high in this unit, which is surrounded by the Tanana Valley State Forest. Recreation: Recreation values include outstanding views across the Tanana Valley to the Alaska Range and off-road trail activity. A greenbelt should be reserved along either side of the highway to preserve foreground scenery. A campground and scenic overlooks should be developed at several vantage points. Recreation is designated a primary use. Settlement: The Nenana Ridge I Subdivision (A-2) (1,000 acres) is the only area proposed for disposal in this unitf' A portion of this-site srould be considered for possible commercia.l development or leasing. Any disposal in this area should be integrated with forest activities and the private land in the area. Other Resources: There are no significant agriculture or mineral values in this unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3-9 TEXINAMt: ~N~H lKJP! tcnapterj) 1£ MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this reportg Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most 1 ikely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asteriskse Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·10 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing J \ I --... -.... 111111 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: West Borough - A LOCATION: Nenana Ridge West lEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHI3ITEO fliMT. OF f«itfT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEABtE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* USE(S) USE{S)l MINERAlS MINERALS COMMENTS A-1 Habitat Remote cabins Open Open The eastern portion of A-1 14,100 Forestry Land sales near Go 1 dstrea.'ll acres is recommended Recreation Improved for U of A pasture selection. grazing A-2 Nenana Ridge Settlement Forestry Remote Cabins Closed Closed to West Recreation coal. 1,200 (subdivision) Habitat gross Ope:n to acres oil' & gas. ' I * Propsed classification l Other uses such as material sales, land leases, rer11ote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowe<l if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. I TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 13 \ili:!)T BOROUGH B GOLDSTREAM CREEK MANAGEMENT INTENT: Most of this unit will be retained in public ownership and managed for multiple use. The principal management objective is protection of the fish and wi 1 dl ife habitat-and recreation resources of the unit. Two areas are designated for disposal in this unit. The area will be open to mineral entry. Agriculture: Goldstream Agriculture (17,000 net acres): This project encompasses a large percentage of the total state owned agricultural soils in the Fairbanks North Star Ber-ough. To ~nsure that agricultural land is avail- able to residents beyond just the short-term, this project should be sold in phases over several years. \ Fish and Wildlife: Fish and wildlife habitat is designated a primary use of the unit. The Goldstream Creek riparian zone is a special use area for black bears, mQst furbearers, small garne and moose. This area wi 11 be managed to protect the int~§rity of the riparian habitats associated with Goldstream Creek~ Sport hunting and trapping are very important uses of this unit~ Care should be taken to preserve opportunities for hunting, trapping, viewing wildlife and trail use. Open space in close proximity to Fait"'- banks will become increasingly important for these uses as the population __ _. expanas. Recreation: Recreation opportunities should be facilitated by development of trai 1 s and trai 1 heads a 1 ong creeks and at railway and highway i ntersec- tions. Foreground scenery along the Alaska Railroad should be maintained in a natural state.· Recreation is designated a primary use of the area. Settlement: The Left Fork Homestead project (120 net atres) will be offered for sale in this unit. Other Resources: Forestry is designated a secondary use. There are no other known significant resource values in this unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (ONR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3·12 TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 14 ~~AGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. A1l of the guidel·ines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Transportation *Recreation Access Forestry Lakeshore Management Settlement Instream Flow *Subsurface Stream Corridors *Fish & Wildlife 3·13 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: West Borough - B LOCATION: Goldstream Creek lEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF r«iMT.OF RELitflUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASEA8l.E & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERAlS COMfwENTS B-1 Goldstream Habitat Forestry Land sales Open Open Creek 12,500 Improved acres Recreation pasture grazing Remote cabins B-2 Left Fork Settlement Habitat Remote cabins Closed Closed to (homestead) coal 1,000 Recreation gross Open to oil acres & qas B-3 Goldstream Ag A9riculture Habitat Remote cabins Closed Closed to coal 17,000 Recreation grass Open to oil acres Impro~ed & g.as pasture grazing I * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and w·ith the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. I I I I I l f l l TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 15 WEST OOROUGH C ESTER DOME MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are subsurface development and recreation. No land will be sold in the unit, Fish and Wildlife: The Ester Dome unit is an important upland game area which will be managed to maintain its value as upland game habitat and to preserve hunting and viewing opportunities for Fairbanks residents. This area is a special value area for ptarmigan and grouse. Fish and wildlife is designated a secondary use. Forestry: There are some excellent hardwood stands in the unit which should be available for timber harvesting if consistent with the recreational and mining uses of the area. Forestry is designated a secondary use of the unit. Minerals: This are,a is one of the highest priorities for mineral development in the Basin. It has high grade mineralization and, due to its location close to Fairbanks, it is economically feasible to develop. Recreation: Ester Dome is the closest alpine scenery to Fairbanks and has high potential for downhill and cross-country skiing developments because of early and late snows at high elevations. The trails on the Dome are heavily used and existing trails should bf~ protected by rerouting if development must occur over the existing trails. Provisions should be made for parking at the base of the north, east and south sides of the dome for people using this area recreationally. Recreation is designated a primary use of the unit. Other Resources: The top of the Dome has high value for communication sites. There are no other significant resource values in this unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3-15 • TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 16 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines P\"esented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. This area is recommended for a management plan to resolve conflicts between recreation and minerals. 2. To the extent feasible, communication sites will be consolidated in a small area. 3·16 ~~ I -..... LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGE1MENT UNIT: West Borough -C LOCATION: Ester Dome LEGISlATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINE~;,t,.S DESIGNATIONS, / PROPOSED ,,~-~ PROHIBITED MGMT.Of MGMT.OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf lOCATABLE lEASEABlE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* USE(S) USE{S) MINERAlS MINERALS COMrt:NTS C-1 Ester Ulome Recreation Forestry Remote cabins Open Open \ 6,700 I Habitat Land sales acres Improved pasture g~azing I I J -* Propose.d classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc.s that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chtapter 2. TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapte~3) 17 WEST BOROUGH 0 ALDER CREEK MANAGEMENT INTENT: Part of this unit wil1 be retained in public owner- ship under multip"le use management. Priftcipal management objectives are development of the forest and recreation resources. There are eight new disposals planned in this unit. The unit is open to mineral entry .. Fish and Wildlife: Because of the close proximity to Fairbanks the value of this area for recreational uses including small game hunting, trapping and wildlife viewing are much greater than in more remote areas with similar wildlife values. Fish and wildlife is desigr1ated a secondary use in the unit. The area will be managed to protect the resource to the maximum extent possible under the overa'll management objective for this unit. Forestry: The subunit (D-2) contains a few stands of timber. Forestry is designated as a secondary use in the subunit. The area will be manaqed on a sustained yield basis. Minerals: Subunit 0-2 will remain open to miner"a1 entry. R ecreat '• on: Recreation is designated a secondary use in this unit with the excep- tion of the Tanana Va11ey Ove-rlook where it is designated as a primary use and recommended for a, State Recr-eat i· on Site. The standard 300 foot buffer along the highway will be kept in a natural state. Settlement: The following subdivisions wi11 be offered in this unit: Alder Creek II Jl.spenwood Emma Creek I Emma Creek II Little Birch I Little Birch II Little Birch III Little Birch IV (200 {250 (260 (140 (150 (250 (250 (250 net net net net net •1-et I '· net net acres) acres) acres) acres) acres) acres) acres) acres) These projects are part of a system of disposals that lie in the Nenana Ridge, Old Nenana Highway area. This is an area where the state will encourage land sa)~s over the next five years. The disposal layout and design of these projects should be developed as part of an overall disposal plan for this area and coordinated with the Borough. 3·18 TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 18 A portion of an unnamed trail is within the Little Birch disposal. The recreational use of this trail should be protected. Other Resources: There are no other resources of significant value. For additional information abobL the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fa-. tbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation *Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Acces.s Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Graz·i ng ~ • N 0 lAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: West Borough -0 LOCATION: Alder Creek LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MH~-:RALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT.OF f«.iMT.OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRiMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GEt~ERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S}/PC* USE{S) USE(S) MINERAlS MINERALS COMf.ENTS 0-1 A 1 der Cr·eek Settlement Forestry Remote Cabins C"fosed Closed to II (S) coal. Open 2!t920 Aspenwood (S) to oil and gross Emma Creek I gas. acres (subdivision) Emma Creek II (subdivision) Little Birch I (S) Little Birch II (S) Little Birch III ( S) Little Birch IV (S) . D-2 Low Value Remote cabins Open Open Resource Land sales 3,500 Management v· ' acres Forestry Habitat Recreation ' 0-3 Tanana Valley Recreation Land sales Open Open Unit is too sma11 Overlook to show on map Remote cabins in this report. (about 2 ac. j_ in size·) Improved pas- ture grazing * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as; material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses wil'l be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this units and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. I TEXTNAME: FNSB (~)P: (chapter3) 19 WEST BOROUGH E CHATANIKA RIVER CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership and the river corridor retained and managed for public recreation. The Chatanika is recoltlllended for legislative designation as a State Recrea- tion River. Principal management objectives are to manage the land for its recreational values and to protect fish and wildlife resources. Existing disposals will remain available over-the-counter until all lots are sold. Two new areas are designated for settlement in this unit. The area will remain open to mineral entry with the exception of the legisla- tively designated river corridor. This river is recoomended as a high priority for strict enforcement of the DEC water quality standards. Fish and Wildlife: The riparian corridor along the Chatanika River is a special value area for black bear, most furbearers, small game and moose. It is criti- cal habitat for spawning and rearing salmon and prime habitat for resi- dent fish. Fish and wildlife is designated as a primary use in this unit. The unit will be managed to maintain important habitat values. Minerals: Subunit E-3 is open to mineral entry. Recreation: The Chatanika River is a very popular area for Fairbanks residents to participate in hunting, fishing, trapping, viewing wildlife and canoeing. There are very few clearwater streams with developed access in the Basin and of these, the Chatanika is the least developed river within easy access of Fairbanks. Recreation is designated as a primary use in a portion of this unit (subunit E-1). This subunit is recommended for legislative designation as a State Recreation River and wi 11 be managed to protect the speci a 1 recreation qualities that warr·ant such a designation. If the boundaries of the corr.idor are changed when the bi 11 is submitted to the legi sl a- ture, those areas which fall out will be managed primarily for recreation and habit at and wi 11 genera 11 y be open to a 11 uses except sett 1 ement and remote cabins. Settlement: The following subdivisions ~ill be offered for sale in this unit: Bear's Den (Over-the-Counter) Haystack (Over-the-Counter) Haystack Ext. (Over-the-Counter) McCloud (Over-the-Counter) McCloud Extension Little Willow (134 net acres) ( 340 net acres) (97 net acres) ( 14 3 net acres) (150 net acres) (100 net acres) 3-21 TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 19 WEST BOROUGH E CHATANIKA RIVER CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership and the river corridor retained and managed for pub 1 i c recreation. The Chatanika is reco11111ended for legislative designation as a State Recrea- tion River. Principal management objectives are to manage the land for its recreational values and to protect fish and wildlife resources. Existing disposals will remain available over-the-counter until all lots are sold. Two new areas are designated for settlement in this unit. The area will remain open to mineral entry with the exception of the legisla- tively designated river corridor. This river is rec011111ended as a high priority for strict enforcement of the DEC water quality standards. Fish and Wildlife: The riparian corridor along the Chatanika River is a special value area for black bear, most furbearers, small game and moose. It is criti- cal habitat for spawning and rearing salmon and prime habitat for resi- dent fish. Fish and wildlife is designated as a primary use in this unit. The unit will be managed to maintain important habitat values. Minerals: Subunit E-3 is open to mineral entry. Recreation: The Chatanika River is a very popular area for Fairbanks residents to participate in hunting, fishing, trapping, viewing wildlife and canoeingo There are very few clearwater streams with developed access in the Basin and of these, the Chatanika is the least developed river within easy access of Fairbanks. Recreation is designated as a primary use in a portion of this unit (subunit E-1). This subunit is recommended for legislative designation as a State Recreation River and will be managed to protect the special recreation qualities that warrant such a designation. If the boundaries of the corr.idor are changed when the bill is submitted to the legisla- ture, those areas which fall out will be managed primarily for recreation and habitat and will generally be open to all uses except settlement and remote cabins. Settlement: The following subdivisions will be offered for sale in this unit: Bear's Den (Over-the-Counter) Haystack (Over-the-Counter) Haystack Ext. (Over-the-Counter) McCloud (Over-the-Counter) McCloud Extension Little Willow ( 134 net acres) ( 340 net acres) (97 net acres) ( 143 net acres) (150 net acres) (100 net acres) 3·21 TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 20 The McCloud Extension project is adjacent to the t~cCloud Subdivi- sion. The land has high timber values. Before any disposal is made, the Division of Forestry will have a timber sale in the area. The Division of Forestry will lay out the timber sale in consultation with the dis- posal section to ensure that there is a viable disposal project after the timber sale. Other Resources: There is some forestry potential in the unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potent i ally app 1 y to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource f'ilanagement *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. Recreation: 1. River cross1ngs will be consolidated to the maximum extent feasi- ble. Necessary road crossings will be located and designed to mini- mize the impact on views, habitat and recreational va~ues. 2. Until the area is considered by the legislatures it will be closed to mineral entry, remote cabins, settlement, and commercial leases to protect the option for designation. 3. Drilling operations for oil and gas development are not permitted in this subunit. Development must occur through directional drilling from outside the boundaries of the subunit. 3-22 w I N w lAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: West Borough - E LOCATION: Chatanika River Corridor · lEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT.OF M'iMT.Of RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEAS EARLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S}/PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERALS COMf.ENTS E-1 Chatanika Recreation Land sales Closed Closed to Proposed State River coal Recreation River 43,000 Corridor Habitat Remote cabins acres Open to oil Leases and gas thru d i rect i on a 1 Grazing drilling . . ~ ·~. * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such a.s material sa1es, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be a·~lo~t~ed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the· management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. w • N ~ LAND USE S~Jt4tARY SUBREGION/MANf.,GEMENT UNIT: West Borough - E (cont)lOCATION: Chatanika River Corridor LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS OESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED r«iMT. OF MGMf.Of RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECO.NDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE lEASEABlE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION ': USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S) Mlt~ERALS MINERALS COMr-ENTS E ... z Bear•s Den l Settlement Recreation Remote cabins Closed Closed to All disposals ,,, I (S) coal. Open will be located '5,670 'Haystack ,(S) '·· forestry " to oi 1 and more than 1/4 ., gross Haystack Ext. gas. mi 1 e from the acres (S} Habitat C:hatanika McCloud (S) River. McCloud Ext. {S) New McCloud wi 11 tittle Willow be harvested (S) ' for \\hite spruce prior to ' sale. - E~3 Forestry Recreation Remote cabins Open Open 3,500 Habitat Grazi n;g acres Land sales ', ·' L * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, lanrl leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohi!bited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and managem.ent guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 21 WEST BOROUGH F NORTH SLOPE OF ~JRPHY DOME MANAGEMENT INTENT~ This area will be retained in public ownership 3.0d managed for multiple use. Pr-incipal management objectives are protection of fish ang wildlife resources and recreation values. Three disposals are designated for the unit. The area. will remain open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: ·rhis area provides important habitat for upland game species, partic- ularly ptarmigan, grouse and hare~ Fish and wildlife is designated as a primary use. The unit will l:H.~ managed to maintain important habitat values. Recreation: One of the best 1 ocated areas of pub 1 i c 1 and for many types of aut..,. door recreation adjacent to the Fairbanks area is the ridge extending west from the Elliott Highway to Murphy Dome. The slopes surrounding Murphy Dome have characteristics 'w'Jhich make them suitable for a wide array of activities including hunting, hiking and skiing. Recreation is designated as a primary use in this unit,. The area will be managed to protect its important recreational values, and the area will be examined when the plan is updated to see if leg1slative designation is warranted. Settlement: The following projects will be off:-:""ed in this unit: esperlit ion (Over-the-Counter) Ma \"'tin ( S) Murphy (S) Other Resources: (146 net acres) (1,000 net acres) ( 204 net acres) Mineral resources are unknown in the unit. Subunit F-1 will remain open to mineral entry. There are no agricultur?! resources in this unit, and forestry values are low to moderate~ For additional information about the resources of this un·it, see the Resource Element Papers !DNR,. DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially appJy to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicahie in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Transportation *Recreation Access Forestry Lakeshore Management *Settlement Instream Flow *Subsurface Stream Corridors *Fish & Wildlife 3·25 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBRE(&ION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: t~est Borough - F LOCATION: North Slope of Murphy' Dome ~ lEGISlATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS , DESIGNATIONS,. _ PROPOSED PROHIBITED KiMT. OF r«iMT .. Of REtiNQUISHMENTS P,RIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASEABLE 1.~'-GENERAL .. SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE\{ S) /PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERAlS MINERALS COMft:NTS . ...__ F-1 Habitat Land ~sales ., Open Open ··potential candi d·ate for 24,300 Improved pas-1 egi sl ative I acres Recreation ture grazing designation overt the long term'* Remote cabins I F-2 Murphy (S} Settlement Habitat Remote cabins Closed Closed to -coal 2,400 Martin {S} Recreation gross Open to oil acres Desperation & gas (S) * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as materiai sales, ·land leases, remote cabin perm·its, etc., that are not specif~c.:!lly prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management gt!idelines of this unit, and with the rele,~ant management guidelines in chapter 2. ,.' ' -TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 22 WEST BOROUGH G OUR CREEK MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will remain primarily in public ownership and be managed for multiple use. The principal management objective for this unit is mineral development. Two d~s~~sals al'"e designated for the unit.. Recreation values, particularly along the ridgeline, will be protected. Minerals: There are many claims in this unit and good potential for both hard- rock and placer mining. There is the likelihood of increased activity in the future .. Subunit G-2 wi 11 remain open to mi nera 1 entry and be man aged to promote mineral development. Recreation: Recreation values include use of the trails along the ridgetop. Recreation is designated a primary use in this unit. Settiement: The following projects will be offered for sale in this unit: Any Creek Homestead O'Connor Creek Subdivision Other Resources: ( 100 net acres) (200 net acres) Some agriculture and fish and wildlife values are found in this unit. Forestry is designated a secondary use. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this reporto Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Transportation *Recreation Access *Forestry Lakeshore Management *Settlement Instream Flow *Subsurface Stream Corridors Fish & Wildlife *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 23 Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Existing uses such as trails, trapping and small game hunting wi 11 be accommodated to the maximum extent feas i b 1 e consistent with management for mineral development. 3-28 c,., • N co LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: West Borough - G LOCATION: Our Creek ~- LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED tliMT.OF MGMT. OF RELit«}UISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE lEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S) ..,INERM.S MINERALS COMK:NTS G-1 Any Creek Settlement Recreation Remote cabins Closed Closed to (HS) coal. Open 4,780 to oil and gross o•connor gas. · acres Creek (S} ' G-2 Recreation Forestry Remote cabins Open Open 10,900 Land sa·Jes acres . Improved pas- ture grazing * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited mav be allowedt S.uch uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management g~delines ot his unit, and w1th the relevant management guidelines ih chapter 2. TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 24 WEST BOROUGH H UPPER GOLDSTREAM VALLEY MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained primarily in public owner- ship under multiple use managemente The principal manageme~t objective on the retained lands is the protection of recreational values. There are four subdivisions designated in this unit. The area is open to nlin.<;!ra 1 entry. Fish and Wildlife: The Goldstream Creek riparian zone is special value habitat for black bears, most furbearers, small game and moosee Sport hunting and trapping a·re very important uses of this unit. Care should be taken to preserve opportunities for hunting, trapping, wildlife viewing and trail use in this area since open space in close proximity to Fairbanks will become increasingly important for these uses as the population expands. Fish and wildlife is designated as a primary use in this unit. The unit will be managed to maintain these important habitat values with particular emphasis being given to the protection of the riparian habitat along Goldstream Creek. Minerals: This unit lies on the Cleary Sequence. Subunit H-2 will remain open to mineral entry~ Recreation: The unit is a suitable complement to sur1f'ounding residential use, providing open space for cross..-country skiing, horseback riding, berry picking, and appr·eciation of a natural setting close to home. Recreation is designated as a primary use in this unit. The lease or sale of some state l1nd in the Ski Boot Hill area should be considered to allow for expansion of the ski development. Settlement: The following subdivisions will be offered in this unit: Wigwam (Over-the-Counter) Big Eldorado Big Wood Smallwood Fox ( 77 net acres) ( 150 net acres) ( 120 net acres) (250 net acres) (250 net acres) The Fairbanks 100 mile loop trail runs through the Bigwood and Small- wood projects. The recreational use of this trail should be protected. In the Fox Subdivision, there are three different areas identified on the map from which a 250 acre subdivision should be developed. The most likely area for a sale is in the eastern portion of the westernmost parcel. This side of the parcel does not have active claims on it and is high quality land. The middle parcel lies on the Cleary sequence, as well as having active claims on Flume Creek. The parcel to the west is mineralized; however, the ridgeline should be studied for sale. The Division of Land and Water Management wili work with the Division of Mines to identify a high quality subdivision within one of these units. 3-30 These parcels in t.he Fox project have historic m1n1ng value. from a recreational standpoint. They lie within the Pedro Dome Historic District. The recreation values of the area shoulJ be preserved. There is one trail identified in the Fox units that should be protected. Other Resources: There are no other known significant resource values in the unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEf£NT GUIDELINES The complete set of statev'!ide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-31 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMt~RY SUBREG ION/MANAGE:-1ENT UNIT~ ·West Borough H LOCATION: Upper Goldstream ~-- LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS!& PROPOSED PROHIBITED ~Mf. Of JliMT.OF RELiti}UISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* USE(S} USE(S) MINERALS MINERAlS COMtt:NTS 1-- H-1 Big Wood (S} Settlement Recreation Remote cabins Closed Closed to Big Eldorado coal 3~240 (S) Open to gross Wigwam (S} oil & gas I acres Smallwood (S) Fox (S) '• I I ~ . ' --- H-2 Recreation Improved Open Open pasture 3,700 Habitat grazing acres Remote cabins ,, I Land sales I . * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically orohibited mavdbe.allowedth.Such.uses will be iillowed if consistent wit~ tht} man~gement intent and management gu1 e11nes or 1s un1t, ana w1th tne relevant managem~nt gu1del1nes 1n chapter 2. TEXTNAMt: rN~B lKJP: \Cnap~erjJ ~p WEST BOROUGH I VAULT CREEK MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are subsurface development and protection of recreation and fish and wildlife values. There is no land designated for settlement in this unit~ The area will be open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: This area is important habitat for many wildlife species and prime habitat along the Chatanika River for moose and black bear. Human use of wildlife is high aiong the Elliott Highway, especially for trapping, wildlife viewing and small game hunting. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in this unit. The area wi 11 be managed to maintain the fish and wi 1 dl i fe va 1 ues described above and access to the back country so that human use can continue. Minerals: This unit contains many mining claims. The area wil1 be oper9 to mineral entry. Recreation: This at"ea has several historical m1n1ng sites that allow for visitor appreciation of the mining her~itage of Fairbanks. In this uni~ recreation is designated a primary usee A few signifi- cant sites wi 11 be restored and made accessible by a system of recrea- tional' trails. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *F1~h & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream F'l ow Stream Corridors 3-33 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: West Borough I LOCATION: Vault Creek lEI1ISLATIVE ' LAND USE DESIGNATIONS ~UNERALS Ori:SIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED KiMT:OF MS!-rr.OF REllfllUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S}/PrJc USE(S) USE(S}· MINERAlS MINERI\L.S COM.W::NTS -· I Habitat Remote 4 cabins Open Open 9,600 Recreation Land sales acres .. Impro·aJed pasture grazing --.c..-----.,~- * Propos.ed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales~ land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifica·lly prohibited mav be allowedt Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guldelines ot his unit, and w1th the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. ; . TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 27 WEST BOROUGH J CLEARY SUMMIT -PEDRO DOME MANAGEMENT INTENT: Most of this unit will be retained in public owner- ship under multiple use manage~ent. The primary management objective is to emphasize subsurface development. Other objectives are to protect fish and wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities. Six disposals are planned for the unit. Fish and Wildlife: The Cleary Summit area has value as important habitat for many wild.!. life species and prime habitat for moose in the vicinity of the Chatanika River. Trapping and small game hunting are intensive activities along the road and trail system leading east from Cleary Summit. Fish and wildlife is designated a pr-imary use in the subunit J-2. The habitat described above and related hu~~m use wi 11 be protected to the maximum extent consistent with the primary objective. Forestry: There are good stands of timber in the unit; forestry is a secondary use .. Minerals: The unit is a very active m1n1ng area. Subunit J-2 will remain open to mineral entry and management will encourage mineral development. Recreation: Recreational values are important in the Cleary Summit area. The triangle of land bordered by the Steese Highway, Elliott Highway and Chatanika River contains a great deal of the Fairbanks gold mining heri- tage: p1acer gold mines, ditches which carried water for hydraulic mining, the abandoned narrow gauge Tanana Valley Railway, abandoned town- sites, and interconnecting trails. Recreation is designated a secondary use in the unit except for the historic sites which don't conflict with current or future mining activity. These historically significant sites and structures will be protected through pub 1 i c ownership and primary use recreation. The resulting mining historic district would provide trail-related recreation opportunities in a historic setting. A 300-foot-wide corridor should be retained in state ownership for the Davidson Ditch and the Tanana Valley Railroad and all lands within the historic district should be retained in public ownership. Settlement: The following projects will be offered for sale in this unit: Olnes East Subdivision (Over-the-Counter) Mariana Homestead Skiview Subdivision Fairbanks Odd Lots Subdivision Riverwood Subdivision Tanglewood Heights Subdivision 3-35 (132 net acres) (1,000 net acres) ( 300 net acres) ( 40 net acres) ( 30 net acres) ( 120 net acres) TEXTNAME: FNSB (R}P; (chapter3) 28 Other Resources: There are no other significant known resource values in this unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-36 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: West Borough J LOCAT~ON: J Cleary-Pedro ---· LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED lliMT. OF r«iMT.OF REllt«)UlSHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE lEASEABlE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERAlS COMIENTS •. J-1 Mariana Settlement Habit. at Remote cabins Closed Closed to Homestead coal. 17,540 Recreation gross Ski view Open to acres Subdivision oi"l & gas. Fbx Odd Lots Subdivision ' Olnes East Subdivision Riverwood . Subdivision Tanglewood I Subd·~.vision J-2 Habitat Forestry Remote cab tins Open Open 83,800 R ecre at ion land sales acres I.mproved pasture grazing * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically nrAh ihi ted mavdh~. a 11 ow~dth. Such. uses wi 11 theta 11 owed i ftcons i stenttwi tbdthe manqqemhent .. intent and ma a~ement ~111 ETlnes or lS ann:, ann w1 fi ne ret evan managemen gu1 el1nes 1n c ij>,.1i:er 2. ! ., ,, TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 29 WEST BOROUGH K JUNIPER CREEK MJ'..NAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. The primary management objective is to protect the fish and wildlife resources in the unit. fhere are no lands desig .... nated for disposal in this unit. It will remain open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: This area provides important habitat for many wildlife species and primE habitat for moose in the vicinity of thE: Chatanika River. Human use is concentrated in the more accessible ar·eas near the Chatanika River. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use near the river (subunit K-1) in this unit. The area will be managed to maintain the habitat and related human use values described above. Settlement: There is no year-round access to this unit and therefore no disposals are recommended. Other Resources: There are no other known resource values in the unit~ The unit will remain open to mineral entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-38 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing I I I I [ TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 30 Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. Remote Cabins All state owned land within units K-1 and K-2 will be open to consideration for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits allowed will be determined by an interagency team after a more detailed evaluation of the area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3-39 LANO USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: West Borough K LOCATION: Juniper Creek LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS I'LEGISLATIVE DESIGNATIONS, 1-"' PROPOSED PROHIBITED JliMT .. Of KiMT.OF RELit«}UISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASE ABLE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S}/PC* USE(S) USE(S)i MINERALS MINERALS COM:ENTS K-1 Habitat Land s~les Open Open 2,200 Improved acres pasture grazing K-2 Low Value Land sales Open Open Resource 6,200 Management acres -Habitat -MiAerals -Settlement I I * Proposed classification 1 Other 'USes such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits~ etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and managem1ent gu1delines of this unit, and with the relevant management guideli,nes in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 31 WEST OOROUGH L BELLE CREEK MANAGEMENT INTENT: Most of this unit will be retained in public owner- ~~ip under multiple use management. The primary management objective is to protect the fish and wildlife resources.. There are six areas desig- nated for disposal in subunit L-2. Subunit L-1 wi 11 remain open to Riineral entry.. The unit ·is des·ignated resource management due to the low value of the resources. Fish and Wi 1 dl ife: The unit will be managed to maintain its values as important habitat for several species~ Minerals: The mineral values are poorly known. However, most of the unit will remain open to mineral entry. Settlement: The following projects will be offered in this unit: White Mountain I Homestead Whie Mountain II Homestead Riverview I Subdivision Riverview II Subdivision Riverview III Subdivision Riverview IV Subdivision Other Resources: (1,000 net acres) (1,000 net acres) (1,223 net acres) ( iOO net acres) (100 net acres) (300 net acres) There are no other known resource values in the unit. Fer additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Elemfmt Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELIHES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are prese~ted in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation *Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corr·i dors 3-41 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Gra~ing TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 32 Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. Remote Cabins All state owned land within unit L-1 will be open to consideration for remote cabin permitso Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits allowed will be determined by an inter- agency team after a more det;!i 1 ed eva 1 uat ion of the area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3-42 LAND USE SUr-ttARV SUBREGION/MANAGE~1ENT UNIT: West Borough L LOCATION L Belle Creek lEGISlATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED tliMT. OF t«iMT .. OF RELit«)UISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf lOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MI~.f.RAL.S COHftENTS Low Value L-1 Resource Land sales Open Open Management 14,700 acres -Habitat -Forestry L"'2 White Mtn. I Settlement Remote cabins· Closed Closed to (HS) \ coal. Open 12,280 White Mtn. II to oi 1 and gross (HS) gas. acres Riverview I {S) Riverview II (S) Riverview III (S) Riverview IV (S) I * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sal1es, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management gu1delines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 33 WEST BOROUGH M CARIBOU-POKER CREEKS WATERSHED MANAGEMENT INTENT: This area will be retained in public ownership and managed as a natural watershed for research in conjunction with several research agencies. A 11 management wi 11 be consistent with the research objectives of the area. There are no lands designated for dispo,~al in this unit. The area is open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: The unit provides important habitat for some species. Fish and wild- life habitat is designated a secondary use. Other Resources: This area is not suitable for settlement because it is within the Poker Flats rocket impact range. There are no known agriculture or mineral values, but the area receives some recreational use. Timber harvesting is acceptable if consistent with the research intel~ests in the area. Forestry and recreation are designated as secondary uses. The unit is open to mineral entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks, MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented ·in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management I nstream F.l ow Stream Corridors 3-44 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: West Borough M LOCATION: Caribou-Poker lEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS» . PROPOSED PROHIBITED MlMT. OF r«iMT.OF RElltflUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABlE lEASE ABlE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION r. USE{S}/PC* USE(S} USE{S) MINERAlS MINERAlS COHNTS ' I M ~latershed Forestry Land sales Open Open The management of this unit will 24,300 Recreation Remote cabins be determined in acres \ consultation with Habitat Improved the ag1enci es . pasture l ·i nvo 1 V\ed. (BLM, grazing \ UAF, USFS!t DNR). ·~ ! \ * Proposed classification 1 Other uses s.uch as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically orRh.ihi~,ed mavdb~.allowedth.Such.uses willltbe al'lowed if consiste11t witt) th~ man~gement intent and ma ag~_.nt yu1 ennes or 1s un1t, ana w1 h the relev.ant management gu1del1nes 1n chapter 2. TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 34 WEST BOROUGH N UPPER WASHINGTON CREEK MANAGEMENT INTENT: This area will be retained in public ownership under multiple use managements The primary management objective is to maintain important habitat values and related human use. There are no lands designated for disposal in this unit. It will remain open to mineral entry .. Fish and Wildlife: The area north of the Elliott Highway (subunit N-2) provides impor- tant habitat for many wildlife species. Human use of wildlife is inten- sive for trapping, viewing and small game hunting, and moderate for big game hunting along the highway. Fish and wildlife is designated a pri- mary use in subunit N-2. Opportunities for these activities will be maintained. Settlement: No disposals are designated in this unit because of poor access, high elev~tions and large areas of north-facing slopes. Other Resources: No other significant resource values have been ident·ified in this unit. The unit will remain open to mineral entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional manag::::ment guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsu~~f ace *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshere 1anagement Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail r~anagement W atE~ r Qua 1 i t y Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below by subunit. Remote Cabi,ns All state owned land within ufiit N-1 will be open to consideration for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits allowed will be determined by an inter- agency team after·, a more detailed evaluation of the area and prior to announcing the opening to the prblic. 3-46 LAN~ USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: West Borough N LOCATION: ~pper Washington Cr_ I lEGISlATIVE lAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED f«JMT.OF f«iMT. Of RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE lEASEJ\BlE & GENERAL. SUBUNIT DESCftiPTION USE(S)/PC* USE{S) USE(S)l MINERAlS MINERALS COMJ.£NTS Low Value N-1 Resource Land sales Open Open Management 24,100 . Improved I acres -Habitat pasture grazing -~1i neral s N-2 Habitat Land sales Open Open 6,100 Improved h acres pasture grazing Remote cabins I • ! I I * Proposed classificatiun 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, et~., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guldelines ot ihis unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. LAND USE SUt14ARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: West Borough N LOCATION: Upper Washington Cr. LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED lliMT.Of MGMT.OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABlE lEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COMtJENTS - Low Value N-1 Resource Land sales Open Open Management 24,100 . Improved acres -Habitat pasture grazing -Minerals N-2 . H ab·ft.at Land sales Open Open 6,100 Improved acr~es pasture grazing Remote cabins . * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited ma.v be allowedl. Such uses wi·ll be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management gu1delines ot this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 35 WEST BOROUGH 0 PIPELINE CORRIDOR/ELLIOTT HWY. MANAGEMENT INTENT: Most of this unit will be primarily retained in public ownership under multiple use management. The primary management objective is to protect the fish and wildlife resources in the unit and related human use. Four subdivisions are designated in the unit. Fish and Wildlife: The upper Washington Creek -Elliott Highway area provides important habitat for many wildlife species, particularly moose and furbearers. Human use of wildlife is intensive for trapping, small game hunting and wildlife viewing, and moderate for big game huntingG Fish and wildlife habitat is designated a primary use in subunit 0-3 and protected through resource management in the rest of the unit. Access will be reserved through the homesteads located along the Elliott Highway. Forestry: Since there are some good stands of timber, forestry is designated a secondary use. Minerals: Subunits 0-2 and 0-3 will remain open to mineral entry. Recreation: Foreground scenery along the Elliott Highway wi 11 be preserved by retention of a greenbelt in public ownership. Recreation is designated a secondary use in the LJit~ Settlement: The following projects will be offered for sale in this unit: Hayes Creek Subdivision (Over-the-Counter) Snoshoe I Subdivision Snoshoe II Subdivision Snoshoe III Subdivision (465 net acres) ( 300 net acres) ( 200 net acres) (400 net acres) For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and reg.ional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation Forestry *Settlement *'Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·48 *Trail Management Watet" Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUtf4ARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT West Borough 0 LOCATION: Pipeline lEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT.OF r«iMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf lOCATABlE LEASE ABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* USE(S) USE{S) MINERALS MINERALS COM~NTS 0-1 Snoshoe Subd. Settlement Habitat Remote cabins Closed Closed to Pipeline corridor coal. width must be 6,724 accommodated. gross Open to oi 1 acres Hayes Creek and gas. Subdivision Low Value Remote Cabins Open Open 0-2 Resource Manag~ment Land sales 9,000 acres -Recreation -Habitat -Minerals 0-3 Habitat Remote Cabins Open Open 6,600 Recreation Land sal~s acres Forestry Improved pasture grazing * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin perm·its, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 36 WEST BOROUGH P TATALINA RIVER MANAGEMENT INTE~T: This unit will be managed to encourage a variety of uses. Five areas in this unit will be offered for settlement. The pri- mary mcmagement objective on retained lands will be to protect fish and wildlife resources and related hllllan use. Subunit P-2 will remain open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: The Tatalina River wetlands area provides important habitat for most wildlife species and prime habitat for moose, black bear and furbearers. This area is particularly important as winter moose habitat and spring black bear feeding habitat. The Tatalina River will be managed to main- tain boat access and the current small sport fishery. Human use of this area is intensive for trapping, big game and small game hunting. Fish and wildlife habitat is designated a primary use in the river wetlands (subunit P-2). This subunit will be managed to maintain the habitat values and related human. use described above. The remainder of the unit will have wildlife values protected as a secondary use. Settlement/Agriculture: The following projects will be offered for sale in this unit: Aggie Creek Homestead Aggie Creek E I Homestead Aggie Creek E II Homestead Aggie Creek E I Agriculture Aggie Creek E II Agriculture (4,000 net acres) (1,500 net acres) (1,500 net acres) (750 net acres) (750 net acres) Within the boundary of the Aggie Creek East homestead area there are approximately 1,500 acres of agriculture soil. This area will be sold for agri cul tura 1 homesteads or sma 11 agri cu 1 ture. Other Resources: No other significant resource values have been identified in this unit. Subunit P-2 will remain open to mineral entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 3/ MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines cduld potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. *Agriculture Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-51 *Trail Management Water Quality *Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SU~4ti\RY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: ~st Borough P LOCATION: Tatalina River LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT.OF r«iMT.OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASE ABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERALS COMMENTS P-1 Aggie Creek Agriculture Habitat Remote cabins Closed Closed to (HS) coal. I 14,5001 Aggie Creek Settlement 1 gross E. I (HS) I Open to acres Aggie Creek I oi 1 and gas. E. II (HS) 1 1,5oo Aggie Creek , gross E. I Ag. acres Aggie Creek E. II Ag. - P-2 Habitat Land sales Open Open 34,400 Remote Cabins acres I Improved pasture . grazing I -* Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as mate~ial sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: FNSB {R)P: (chapter3) 38 WEST BOROUGH Q TAN AN,{\ RIVER MANAGEr.U:NT INTENT: Most of this unit will be retained in public owner- ship under multiple use management. The primary objective is to protect fish and wildlife habitat and intensives related human use. Management will be consistent with th,~ objectives of the flood control project. One area will be sold far agricultural disposal. Subunit Q-1 will remain open to mineral entry. Agriculture: Eielson Agriculture will be offered for sale in FY'84. Approximately 3,300 acres wi 11 be offered. Because of the high risk of flooding, rto additional lands are designated for disposal. Fish and Wildlife: This area along the Tanana River provides important habitat for most species and prime habitat for moose, furbearers and fish. The Tanana River is prime habitat for resident fish and an essential migratory path- way for salmon. Human use is intensive, for big game and small game hunting, and trapping. Fish and wildlife habitat is designated a primary use. The area will be managed to maintain the important habitat and human use values described above. Recreation: Access sites along the Tanana River will be designated primary use recreation to facilitate recreational use of the river.. Recreation is designated a secondary use in the rest of the unit. Settlement: No lands have been identified for settlement. Other Resources: No other significant resource values have been identified. Most of the unit wili remain open to mineral entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit. see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDEtiHES The camp 1 ete set of statewide and reg; on a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report~ Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks .. Agri cu 1 ture: *Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·53 *Trai 1 Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing a LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: West Borough Q LOCATION: Tanana River lEGISlATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS~ PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMf.OF MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf lOCATABLE lEASEABLE & GENERAL 'SUBUNIT DESCR\IPTION USE{ S) /PC•" USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERALS COMK:NTS -·- ,. Q-1 Habitat Recreation Land sales Open Open Unnamed unsurveyed Remote Cabins islands in the I Tanana {not Improved mapped in this ,, ', '· pasture draft) grazing Q-2 Eielson Ag. Agriculture Habitat Remote Cabins Closed Closed to coal. 3~300 I Improved gross I pasture Open to acres grazing oil & gaso . * Prop.osed c]assification 1 Other uses such as material sale~, land leases, remote cabin pe·rmits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited ma_y be.allowed .. Such .. uses wi1'1.be allowed if consistent wit~ th~ man~gement intent and manageme'lt gu1de11nes ot th1s un11t, and Wlth the relevant management gu1del1nes 1n chapter 2. *'* TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 39 EAST BOROUGH A SALCHA-GOODPASTER UPLANDS MANAGEMENT INTENT: This area will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are subsurface developmer•t and protection of the wildlife habitat. There are no lands designated for disposal in the unit. Agriculture: The high elevation precludes use of the area for agriculture. Fish and Wildlife: This management unit consists of highlands around the upper drainage of the Salcha River and is prime grizzly bear and caribou habitat. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use. Forestry: Most of the unit has low value forests but moderate value commercial forests do occur in the South Fork Valley. The unit will be open to timber harvesting for personal and commercial use. Forestry is a secondary use. Minerals: Mineral values are moderate to very high. mineral entry. The unit is open to Recreation: Currently recreation values are not significant due to lack of access. Settlement: The high elevation and lack of aceess make this a low priority for settlement. Therefore, no lands ~redesignated for disposal. For additional information about the resources of this unit; see the Resourc~ Element Papers ( DNR? DLWM, 1983) av a i 1 ab 1 e at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUiDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation *Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instr·eam Flow Stream Corridors 3·55 *Tra~l Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT YNIT: East Borough A LOCATION:Salcha-Goodpaster Uplands LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT.OF MGMT .. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S}/Pc-~a USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERALS COMr£NTS A Habitat Forestry, Remote cabins Open Open 332,800 Land sales acres Improved pasture I grazing . I I * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales~ land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically ~a~S~B~~n£ ~B¥dQ~;ft~~o~~dthi~uGni~~e~n~1 *ltRetR~1 ~~1gvl~tc~gfil§~~~~tw~S~d~~ln~~n~~e~fi~~t~~t~~t and TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 40 EAST BOROUGH B SALCHA RIVER CORRIOOR MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are protection af the fish and wildlife habitat and recreation values. There are no lands designated for disposal. The unit is open to mineral entry. It is rec011111ended that strict enforcement of state water quality regulations be a priority in this unit. Agriculture: There are no known significant agricultural values in the unit. Fish and Wildlife: This zone comprises critical habitat for anadromous fish and serves as prime habitat for b 1 ack bear, caribou, grizzly bear, moose, f\.\rbearers and small game. The Salcha is the most important known kir.g salmon spawning and rearing system in the Tanana drainage, and one c·f the most important in the Yukon drainage in terms of returning king salmon runs. Increasing settlement densities would potentially affect the fire manage- ment options for habitat enhancement and could potentially affect the quality of the spawning area. For these reasons rio disposals are recom- mended. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use. Forestry: Moderate to high value white spruce stands occur River and north of the river on south facing hills. nated a secondary use. Minerals: The unit will be open to mineral entry. ltecreation: all along the Salcha Forestry is desig- The Salcha River is one of the few clear water rivers in Interior Alaska. It is used extensively for boating and fishing. Recreation is designated a primary use. The high use of this area for fishing, boating, and king salmon spawning makes it a high priority area for enforcement of the water quality standards. Subunit B-2 wi 11 be managed for recreation. If access to the upper river develops and use increases the river will be considered for a State Recreation River. For additional information abLut the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3-57 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Transportation *Recreation Access Forestry Lakeshore Management Settlement Instream Flow *Subsurface *Stream Corridors *Fish & Wildlife *Trail Management *Water Qua 1 i ty Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below by subunit. Remote Cabins All state owned land within unit B-1 will be open to consideration for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits a 11 owed wi 11 be determined by an inter- agency team after a more detailed evaluation of the area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3-58 LAND USE SU~RY SUBREGIO~UMAMAGEMENT UNliT: East Borough B LOCATION: Salcha River Corridor LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DfSIG~A~IONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED IPROHIBITED l«iMT.Of r«iMT .. Of RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECOI~OARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION . USE'(S}/PC* USE(S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COMNTS B-1 .Habitat ' Forestry Improved Open Open pasture 83,200 Recreation grazing . acres - Area within Recreation: j!Remote cabins Open Opt~ 1/4 mile of 8-2 mm:m hi g h Habitat I! Land sales W·a:ter. 9,600 1 Improved!; acres pasture grazing I ~ I . I * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases,, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed, Such uses will be al'lowed if consistent with the management intent and management gu1delines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 42 EAST BOROUGH C UPPER CHENA RIVER HIGHLANDS MANAGEMENT INTENT: This area will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are subsurface development and protection of fish and wildlife resour'ces. There are no lands designated for disposal. Fish and Wildlife: The area should be managed to maintain its values as grizzly bear and caribou habitat. The area serves as extensive prime habitat for these species. The area also contains prime sheep habitat near West Point. Fish and wildlife is a primary U5e. Minerals: Mineral values are moderate to very high. The unit is open tc, mineral entry. Recreation: Currently there is 1 ittl e use of the area for r·ecreati on due to the 1 ack of access. Settlement: The high el ev at ion and 1 ack of access make this unit of 1 ow priori i;y for settlement and therefore no 1 ands have been design a ted. Sett 1 emeqt is designated a secondary use in this unit. Other Resources: There are no other known resource values. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR~ DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES ~ The complete set of 5tatewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Cnapter ~ of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter'. All of the guidelines could pa~antia1ly apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsur-face --- *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·60 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing lAND USE SUM'tARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: 'East Borough C LOCATION:Upper Chena Highlands lEGISlATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGHATIONS 5 PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGMT.Of RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE lEASEABlE & GEUERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERAlS COMfENTS c Habitat Improved I Open Open Recommend invest- pasture igation of the 509,440 grazing possible routes acres to the mineral Remote cabins deposits along the Salcha trib- utaries (Butte and Caribou . Creeks) • * Proposed classification 1 Other u~~s such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits~ etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 43 EAST BOROUGH D STEESE TO CHENA HOT SPRINGS MANAGEMENT INTENT: Most of this area will be retained in public owner-· ship under multiple use management. Pr·incipal management objectives are subsurface development, recreation, v~d protection of fish and wildlife resources. Seven areas will be offered for sale in this unit. Fish and Wildlife: The area serves as extensive prime habitat for grizzly bear and caribou as well as moose, black bear, furbearers and smal·, game. The Chatanika is also critical habitat for salmon. Strict enforcement of the water quality regulations is a priority in the Chatanika drainage. Fish and wildlife habitat is designated a primary use in the unit. Minerals: There are many active mining operations in this unit and potential for increased activity. The river corridor is closed to mineral entry. Subunits D-1 and 0-2 are open to mineral entry. Recreation: Recreation is a primary use. Chena Dome is an outstanding natural feature. Por·tions of the Davidson Ditch should be identified by the Division of Parks and designated as State Historic Sites. For access to the White Mountains, eight 100-acre sites have been identified by BL~1. These will be considered for designation as State Recreation Sites. A Grange Hall Access Site will be retained and designated for primary use recreation. The remaining state 1 ands at the potentia 1 Chen a Surny sk~ area should be sold or leased for private recreation development in accordance with a resort development plan (to be done by an interagency team) which would enable the recreation and tourism business in the Chena Hot Springs area to include the best possible downhill ski facilities. The road accessible Chatanika River (subunit D-3) possesses charac- teristics which have made it a highly popular float tr'ip attraction. Opportunities for several easily accessible high country trail routes exist in this unit. High participation in trail based activities warrant the establishment of several state trails to help satisfy this demand. Settlement: The following projects will be offered for sale in this unit: Caribou Creek Homestead (Over-the-Counter) Chena South Homestead (Over-the-Counter) Far Mountain Homestead (Over-the-Counter) Hunts Creek Homestead (Over-the-Counter) Mt. Ryan Homestead (Over-the-Counter) West Fork Homestead (Over-the-Counter) Springview Subdivision 3-82 (1,440 net acres) (600 net acres) (2,400 net acres) ( 600 net acres) (3,000 net acres) (4,000 net acres) (300 net acres) -~-------- iEXTNAME: FNSB (R)P: (chapter3) 44 The Springview disposal area will be designated for primary use as settlement and recreation to allow for compatible development of the disposai project with the commercial recreation value of the area. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (ONR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. ~ANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Transportatiun *Recreation Access Forestry lakeshore Management *Settlement Instream Flow *Subsurface *Strea.irt Corri.dors *Fish & Wildlife 3·63 *Trail Management *Water. Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing I LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: East Borough 0 LAND USE DESIGNATIONS PROHIBITED . PRIMA_R'Y SECONDARY SURFACE SUBUNIT DESCRIPTinN USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S)l 0-1 Habitat ' Land sales l 312,000 Recreation ~ 'Remote cabins acres Improved pasture grazing 0-2 8 -100 acre Recreation Improved access access sites pastwre 800 sites gr·azing acres Land sales Remste cabins D-3 Chatanika -Recreation Land sales Corridor 14,400 1/4 mile -Habitat Remote cabins I acres either side of mean high Grazing water. Leases 0 * Proposed classification \ LOCATION: Steese to Chena Hot Sprin~ LEGISLATIVE MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPIJSED MGMT. OF MGMT.OF RELINQUISHMENTS LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL MINERALS MINERAlS COMr-ENTS Open Open Open Open Sites cannot be mapped at the scale used in this draft I Closed Closed to The Chatanika coal R i v e r t,Ji 11 be proposed for Open to oil legislative & gas thru designation -1/4\ I directional mile each side of drilling the river. 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases~ remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be.allowed .. Such.uses wi11 be al1owed if consistent with the management intent and management gu1del1nes of th1s un1t, and w1th the relevant mana·gement guidelines in chapter 2. \ ' I LAND USE SUtiN\RY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: East Borough 0 (cont.) LOCATION: Steese to Chena Hot Sprin~ LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS 'DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF r«iMT.OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf lOCATABLE lEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* ' USE(S} USE(S) MINERALS MINERAlS COMMENTS \ 0-4 Caribou Creek Settlement Recreation Remote cabins Closed Closed to Homestead coal. 180,734 Chena South Habitat gross Homestead Open to oi 1 acres Far Mountain and gas. Homestead I I Hunts Creek , Homestead Mt. Ryan Homestead W~est Fork ~iiomestead _.,.. ___ ..,.. ______ Springview Settlement Subdiv~sion . Recreation I . L ' * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, 1and leases 1 remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be al owed if consistent with the management intent and management gu1delines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2 .. TEXfNAME: FNSB {R)P: {chapter3} 45 EAST BOROUGH E MIDDLE FORK OF THE CHENA ft'~AGEMENT INTENT:: This area will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are protection ~F the fish and wildlife resour·ces. l"here are no lands designated for disposal in this uni·t. The unit is open to mineral entry. It is recan- rr.ended that strict ei1forcement of the water q~!alit.Y regulations be a r~riority in this 1Jnit. Fish and Wildlife~ Fish and wi1rl1ife habitat is designated a primary use in this unit. The low~:/" Chena is the second most heavily fished stream in the state. The Middle Fork of the Chena is very important habi~at for resident fish and is the spawning area for grayling in the lower Chena. The riparian corridor also serves as prime habitat for moose, black bear, furbearers, and small game. Minerals: There are important mineral va 1 ues in this area. The area has been actively mined for several d~cades and the mineral potential of the area remains high., Mining claims 1te staked em both banks of the upper Middle Fork and several placer mines ~t·e currently attive. Due to the extremely high value fishery, enfor'cement of the water quality regulations is a priority. Recreation: The Middle Fork recei~~s light recreational use. Other Resources: There are white spruce stands plong the river, but the unit has few agricultural values and the 1 ack of access, combined with high mineral and fish and game values, makes the area a low priority for settlement. For addit·~onal information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) l'vtail able at the Department o·f Natural Resources in Fairbanks. Mru~AGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statew·ide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categor1es of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-66 *Trail Management Water Qua 1 i ty Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND ~SE SUMMARY SUBREGiON/MANAGEMENT UNIT: East Borough E LOCATION: Middle Fork of Chena -LEGISLATIVE >1 LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED r«iMT. OF MGMT.OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE lEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S}/PC* USE(S) USE(S} MINERALS MINERALS COMf.ENifS E Habitat Remote cabins Open Open 87,000 Settlement acres Improved pasture l· grazing . ' * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically orohibited mavdbe.allowedth.Such.uses willtbetallowed iftconsistenttwitbdtbe manaqementtintent and management gu1 e11nes or 1s un1t, ana w1 n ne re1evan managemen gu1 el1nes 1n cnap er z. I \ ·~ .......... 4 Jt. Subregion2 Lower Tar.tana 1. Fairbanks North Star Borough 2. Lower Tanana 3. Kantishna 4. Parks 5. Aia~ka Range West 6. Alaska .Range East 7. Upper Tanana 8. Goodpaster 9. Delta-Salcha Area Plan TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3f 02 B. Subregion #2 -Lower Tanana TI1is subregion extends from the village of Tanana on the west to the borough on the east and from the Serpentine and Cascade Ridges on the north to the Tanana River on the south. It inc 1 udes the Minto Flats which is a major waterfowl nesting area and the Livengood and Tofty mining districts, which are very active. The state has selected or owns approximately 185,000 acres, or 70% of the area in this subregion. The unit is very accessib.le and can be reached vi a the Elliott Highway or the Tanana River and the numerous trails and mining roads which pass through it. The m~jgr uses of the area inc 1 ude mining, subsistence and sport hunting and fishing. The many trai·ls in the area receive both recrea- tional and mining use. The resources which will be emphasized in this subregion are mining and habitat. Protection of trai 1 s, water qua 1 ity, and the option to develop the agricultural soils in the area will also be emphasized .. 1. Agriculture There have been no previous sales of small agriculture parcels in this subregion. However, based on the popularity of small agriculture sa 1 es in other parts of the Basin and the ne~d for between 85,000 and 740,000 acres of small agricultural lands Basinwia~ by the year 2000, it is likely that small agriculture disposals in th1; region would sell if offered. Several areas of potential agricultural land are scattered along the Elliott Highway between Livengood and the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Currently it is inappropriate to sell much land in this area for commer- cial agriculture because of the distance to m~rkets. However, the following projects will be offered to meet the need for small agriculture parcels and agriculture homesteads~ Project Two Mi 1 e Lake Tatalina I Tat a 1 ina I I Tatalina III Tatal·ina IV Snoshoe Pass I Snoshoe Pass II Snoshoe Pass III Snoshoe Pass IV Wi 1 bur Jr .. Wilbur Globe Creek Lost Land Rec~ended for Agricultural Sale 3-68 Net Acres 2,5mr- 500 500 500 1,000 500 500 500 1,000 750 1,000 500 1,000 Tot a 1 ·-ro, 7 5o TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 03 2. Forestry The State Forest shou 1 d meet the demand for wood products for both commercial and persona 1 use. No addition a 1 1 and wi 11 be desi gated for primary use forestry, but most of the retained 1 ands in the subregi GJ will be open to timber harvesting. 3. Minerals Development of the subsurface resource is a high priority in this subregion. The subregion contains the core areas of the Hot Springs and Tolovana Mining Districts. Since discovered, these districts have had a combined production of one mi 11 ion ounces of go 1 d ~ over 600 thousand pounds of tin and minor amounts of antimony, mercury and tungsten. Blocks of active claims are concentrated around Livengood, Manley Hot Springs, Tofty and Eureka (see Mineral Element Map, available at DNR, Fairbanks). The largest placer gold reserves in North America are located within this subregion. There were nearly 40 active placer mines in the sub- region during 1983. The lode potential for gold, mercury, tin, base metals, tungsten and antimony deposits is quite high particularly from tne headwaters of Applegate Creek west to Fish Lake and to the north of Cascaden Ridge east to the headwaters of the Tolovana. There are no known coal, oil or gas resources in this area, however, the Lower ranana Basin may have hydrocarbon potentia 1. The region wi ~ 1 be left open to coal prospecting and oil and gas and coal leasing. 4: Recreation The many historical trails and the Manley and Tolovana Hot Springs are the most important recreation a 1 resources in the ar€:, • The Tanana River egrriqor is a major feature of this region. These values are protected through multiple use destgnations and management guidelines. In addition, as land is disposed of along the Elliott Highway, areas for access to the backcountry and to natural features such as domes and hot springs will be preserved. An area near Hutlinana Hot Springs wi·ll be reserved for recreational use for trave 11 ers on the Elliott Highway and residents of the Manley and Livengood colllllunities· .. 5. Fish and Wildlife The Minto Flats area is of extremely high va 1 ue as habitat and is recomm!1ded for legislative designation as a Special Wildlife Management area. Lowlands surrounding Minto Flats, uplands along the northern ridges bordering the Basin, and the corridors along the Cosna, Chitanana and Zitziana rivers all require habitat protection but are compatible with otr1er resource uses. Several areas are recommended for joint habitat and recreation man- agement. There are mining interests in these areas also which will be accommodated in management guidelines for the subunits. 3·69 TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 04 6. Land Sales in the Lower Tanana Subregion Within the Lower Tanana Subregion a tot a 1 of 4,107 acres of state 1 and wi 11 be offered for commun ·j ty expansion and recreat i ana 1 subdi vi- sions, 23,950 acres for fee simple homesteading and 10,750 acres for agriculture homesteads and small scale agriculture. Thus, within 15 years, about 38,800 acres will be sold. a. Land for Community Expansion The state owns land for community expansion near the communities of Tofty~ Livengood and Eureka, but it does not own land that could be used for cormlUnity expansion purposes in Manley or Minto. Due to the small population in Tofty, Livengood and Eureka, very limited land sales are recommended in these areas. Table 3-5. Land Recommended for Sale for Community Expansion Project Net Acres Eureka Community I 100 Eureka Community I I 100 Tofty I 1'00 Tofty II 100 Total 400 b. Land for Recreational Use and Self-Sufficient Living. The state owns 1 arge amounts of 1 and between Livengood and Man 1 ey that cou 1 d be so 1 d for recreation a 1 use, but the sa 1 e of these areas would not be particularly popular. The land is not of high quality and there are few recreational amenities that would draw people to the area. Consequently, only a few disposals are being offered between Livengood and Manley. The state land between Fairbanks and Livengood is more desirea.ble for settlement. These areas are closer to Fairbanks, and are adjacent to the Steese White Mountain Recreation Area. In this area, several fee homestead areas and subdivisions will be offered for sale. 3·70 TEXTNAME: LowerTanana {R)P: (chapter3) 05 Table 3-6. Land RecoiJlDended for Sale ·for Recreational Subdivisions. Project Kentucky Creek (Over-the-Counter) Deadman Lake (Over-the-Counter) Westri dge I Westri dge I I Westridge III Tatalina I Tatalina II H'.;t litakwa Table 3-7. Total Net Acres 543 533 100 100 200 100 200 1,400 3,176 Land Reconnended for Sale for·· Recreational Homesteads Project Dugan Hills (Over-the-Counter) Cosna Lower I Cosna Lower II Westri dge I Westridge II We5tri dge I I I Snoshoe Pass I Snoshoe Pass II Sno·~<Je Pass III Tat ·. : na Ch ·· .. anana Globe Creek 7. Transportation Total Net Acres 7,000 3,000 3,000 1,000 1,000 4,500 500 500 500 500 850 1,000 23,350 The follO\'Iing access corridors have been identified by the Depart- ment of Transportation and Public Facilities. There are no proposals for actual construction of access within these corr'idors, but the option to eventually develop access in these areas should not be precluded. Elliott and Dalton Highways Rea 1 i gnment: The A 1 ask a Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has future plans to recon- struct and realign much of the Elliott and Dalton ~ghways. DOT&PF will work with the planning team to choose the best routing that meets the land use objectives described in this report while sti 11 complying with appropriate highway standards and project costs. 3-71 TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 06 Western Access Rai 1 road Corridor: A construction corridor for a possi b 1 e rai 1 road exte-nsion to the western area of the state has been identified through this subregion. The corridor in this area runs from Nenana to the vicinity of Tanana south of the Tanana River. Trai 1 s and Revised Statute RS 2477 Roads: Numerous t rai 1 s and minor roads exist in this subreg1 on. ee apter 2, Pub 1 i c Access and Trails Management for additional information. 3-72 TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 07 LOWER TANANA A CHI TAf{l\NA UPLAND M..~NAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be reta·ined in public ownership under multiple use management. The unit has relatively low value for most resources but has importance for local use. Settlement, agric~lture, and recreation values exist in some pm·tions of the unit. No ar(':as have been designated for settlement in this unit. The area is open to m·ineral entry. Agriculture: There are areas which may have agricultural values which wi 11 be pr~tected through the resource management designation (Subunit A-2). It should be noted the feasibility of future agricultural development may be reduced if mining occurs. Fish and Wildlife: The area has local importance for subsistence hunting and trapping. Recreation: the vast Chitanana Dune System (Subunit A-1) should be designated and classified recreation to ensure the continued availability for research and compatible recreation activity. Settlment: The area has limited settlement value due to the. lack of access and the poor quality of the soils. Other Resources: The area does not ~ave other known significant resource values. The unit is open to mineral entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit. see the Resource Element Papers {DMR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The camp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 ines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines cou'id potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. ;\gri culture *Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·73 *Trail Management Wat:er Qua 1 ity Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing TEXTNAME: LowerTanana {R)P: tchapter3) OU Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. Remote Cabins All state-owned land within unit A-3 will be open to consideration for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of per·mi ts a 11 owed wi 11 be determined by an inter- a~ency team after a more detailed evaluation of the are~ and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3·74 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Lower Tanana A LOCATION: ~r Chitanana I < "I -'-~ LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, r-PROPOSED I PROHIBITED i fliMT. OF MiMT. Of RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECOtlDARV SURFACf LOCATABLE lEASEABLE & GEtiERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION , USE(S}/PC* USE{S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERALS COMftENTS . A-1 Cnitanana Recreation Remote cabins Closed Closed Dunes Land Sa'~es 6,400 Roads acres Improved pasture grazing A-2 Agriculture High Value Land Sales Open Open I Resource J26,300 Management Remote cabins 1 acres -agriculture I I Low Value I A-3 l Resource Open Open Low density 101,800 Management small tracts acres --forestry may be -settlement acceptable. * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that .are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with th~ man~gement intent and management guidelines of t~is unit, and with the relevant management guidel1nes 1n chapter 2. TEXTNAME: LowerTanana \R)P: (chapter3) 09 LOWER TANANA 8 LOWER TANANA RIVER CORRIDOR MANJ\G£MENT INTENT: Most of this area will be retained in public owner- ship under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are the prot2ction of fish and wildlife resources. Areas with agriculture potential will be designated resource management. There are five dispos- als designated in this unit. The unit is open to mineral entry. Agriculture: Portions of Subunit B-1 may have good agricultural potent·val. This 1and will be placed in a resource management category and until the plan is amended and these areas are reevaluated they will be managed for their fish and wildlife values. It should be noted that the feasibility of future agricultural development may be reduced if mining increases or if there is a substantial increase in mining claims. Fish and Wildlife: This unit inc 1 udes important habitat for many wi 1 dl i fe species and prime habitat for moose~ furbearers and waterfowl. Fish and wildlife is designated as a primary use in subunit B-2. The important and prime habitat areas described above wi 11 be managed to maintain their value as essential spring habitat for black bear, for movement of game and fo~ nesting, moulting and migrating waterfowl. Forestry: Fore~try is designated a secondary use. White spruce stands along the Tanana River will be managed on a sustained yield basis to provide both commercial and personal use timber. Minerals: Mineral claims have been located in and around Cosna Bluff. Mineral potential is deemed moderate. Subunits B-1 and B-2 are open to mineral entry. Recreation: Some of the steep, dry b 1 uffs a 1 ong the Tanana River support aspen stands and juniper shrubs and the driest are covered with a grass 1 and that is a remnant of the last glacial era when Alaska supported herds of large grazing animals. Some of these plant communities are rare in Alaska now. The Division of P&rks will work with the Division of Land and Water Management to identify and protect a representative set of these dry bluffs. Recreation is designated as a secondary use in most of this manage- ment unit, although the Deadman Lake access site will be designated for primary use recreation. 3·76 TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 10 Settlement: The following areas will be offered for sale in this unit: Deadman Lake (over-the-counter) Dugan Hi 11 s ( HS) Chi tanana ( HS) Cosna Lower I {HS) Cosna Lower II (HS) ( 533 net acres) (7,000 net acres) ( 850 net acres) (3,000 net acres) (3,000 net acres) The Mooseheart and Cosna trai 1 runs through the Cosna di sposa 1 area and will be protected. For addition a 1 information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regi ana 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines present~d in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Transportation Access Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wi 1 dl i fe Lakeshore Management Instream Flow *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing Stream Corridors Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Remote Cabins All state-owned land within subunit B-2 will be open to consideration for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits allowed will be determined by an inter- agency team after a more detailed evaluation of the area and prior to announcing the ope~ing to the public. LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Lower Tanana B LOCATION: Lower Tanana River Corridor LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, -PROPOSED PROHIBITED ~Iff. OF MiMT.Of RElltllUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S}/PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERALS COMf£NTS B-1 Agriculture High Value Land Sales Open Open Resource : 35,900 Management Remote cabins acres -agriculture -habitat B-2 tiabitat Forestry Land Sales I Open Open 30,720 Recreation Improved acres Pasture Grazing B-3 Deadman Lake Settlement Habitat Remote cabins Closed Closed to (S) coal. Open 64,480 to oil and gross Dugan Hills gas. acres (HS) Chi tanana (HS) Cosna I {HS) Cosna II {HS) * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically orRhihited rnav be.allowed .Such.uses will be .allowed if con.sistent witt) th~ manggement intent and ma ag~m~nt gu1de11nes or th1s un1t, ana w1tn tne relevant management gu1del1nes 1n chapter 2. TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 11 LOWER TANANA C FISH LAKE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are the pro- tection of fish and wildlife resources. There are no lands designated for disposal in this unit. The unit, which has many mining claims already~ is open to mineral entry. Strict enforcement by the Department of Environmental Conservation of water quality standards in the watershed of Fish lake, including American, Eldorado and Boulder Creeks, is con- sidered very important in order to protect the fish and waterfowl values of Fish Lake m,d the surrounding wetlands. Fish and Wildlife: The Fish Lake area is import~nt habitat for many wildlife species and prime habitat for moose, furbearers, waterfowl and resident fish. The unit is also a very important hunting and fishing area. Fish and wild- life is designated as a primary use in this unit. Minerals: The western portion of this unit is in the Tofty Mining District. Mining is active along American, Eldorado, and tributaries of Boulder Creek. It is difficult for miners to attain water quality standards because of a unique black shale and/or slate which pulverizes into fine particles. The unit is open to mineral entry. Other Resources: The unit does have some potential for agriculture and settlement. No lands have been designated for these uses because of the conflict with water quality, habitat and minerals and due to local preferences. There are no other resources with significant value. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guide 1 i nes presented in that chapter. A 11 of the guidelines cou 1 d potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to he applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks~ Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corri dar'S 3-79 *Trail Management *Water Quality *Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Lower Tanana C LOCATION: Fish Lake LEGISLATIVE '-AND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONSs PROPOSED PROHIBITED tliMT.OF f«lMT.Of RELiti}UISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE lEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S}/PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERAlS COMrt:NTS C-1 Habitat Remote Cabins Open Open Priority area for enfor-cement Land Sales of water quality Improved regulations., pasture grazing I * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that ar·e not specifically orohihiterl mavdbe.allowedth.Such.uses will.betallowed iftconsistent witbdthe manqqement intent and man·ay~ment gu1 e11nes or 1s un1t, ana w11:fl ne re1evan management gu1 el1nes Hi chapter 2. [ I TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 12 LOWER TANAKA D EUREKA -TOFTY MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be primarily retained in public owner- ship under multiple use management. The principal management objective is to emphasize 111ineral development. The unit has important fish and wildlife! and r-ecreation values which require recognit:1on and protection. Areas with agricultural potential wi 11 be either sold or designated resource manage~~ent. Five areas have been designated for settlement. The area will remain open to mineral entry. Agriculture: Land in this unit (Subunit D-1) may have good agricultural poten- tia 1. These 1 ands wi 11 be p 1 aced in a resource management category and, until the plan is amended and these areas are re~valuated, they will be managed for their mining potential. It should be noted that the option for future agricultural designation may be elirr.inated if the mining activity greatly expands or if there is a substantial increase in mining claims. Fish and Wildlife; The area also has important habitat values. The uplands in the Eureka-Manley area are important habitat for several wildlife species and prime habitat for moose, furbearers, and small game. Baker Creek and the Hutlinana River support populations of spawning salmon, as well as sport fisheries for resident fish. In the Tofty area, critical staging grounds for breeding of sharp-tailed grouse occur. Fish and wildlife is designated as a secondary use in this unit. Forestry: Commercial forests occurrinJ along the south slope of e~ar Ridge and between Manley Hot Springs and Overland Bluff will be managed to provide a local supply of wood products. Minerals: This unit is one of the five most important mining areas in the Basin. Nearly 500,000 ounces of gold and over 600,000 pounds of tin have been produced from placer mines in the Eureka-Tofty area. Over 30 mines were active in the 1983 season. Gold-silver lodes are known in a belt of sheared, metasedimentary rocks near biotite granite at Hot Springs Dome. Extensive tin and gold deposits are yet to be developed. The District is the second largest primary tin producer in the U.S. Subunit D-1 and D-2 is open to mineral entry. Recreation: The area around Manley Hot Springs contains important recreation values. In addition, the unit contains numerous trails that are used for .recreational use and access. These include dog mushing trails in the Eureka area and access routes into the Sawtooth Mountains • . 3-81 TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 13 Settlement: The following subdivisions will be offered for sale in this unit: Tofty I (100 net acres) Tofty II (100 net acres) Eureka Community I (100 net acres) Eureka Community II (100 net acres) The Division of Land and Water Management will work with the Division of Mining to locate the above projects specifically so that impacts with the mineral values in these areas will be minimized. Kentucky Creek (543 net acres) Other Resources: There are no other known significant resources in the unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The camp l ete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of 3uidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agri cu 1 ture *Recreation *Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. A greenbelt will be established along the Manley Hot Springs Road to preserve foreground scenery. 3-82 TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 13 Settlement: The following subdivisions will be offered for sale in this unit: Tofty I (100 net ac1~es) Tofty II (100 net acres) Eureka Community I (100 net acres) Eureka Community II (100 net acres) The Division of Land and Water Management will work with the Division of Mining to locate the above projects specifically so that 'impacts with the mineral values in these areas will be minimized. Kentucky Creek (543 net acres) Other Resources: There are no other known significant resources in the unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers {DNRt DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The camp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guide 1 i nes presented in that chapter. A 11 of the guide 1 i nes COL'l d potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Qua 1 i 'CY Wetlands Management *Resource Hanagement *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. A greenbelt will be established along the Manley Hot Springs Road to preserve foreground scenery. 3·82 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Lower Tanana D LOCATION: Eureka -To:f'ty LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED KlMT.OF MlMT.Of RELifllUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S} USE(S) MINERALS MINERALS COMf.ENTS 0-1 Agriculture High Value Land Sales Open Open Resource 50,600 Management Remote cabins acres -agriculture I -minerals ' D-2 . Habitat Recreation , Remote cabins Open Open 104,300 Forestry Land Sales acres Improved Pasture Grazing D-3 Eureka Settlement Habitat Remote cabins Closed Open to oil Community I and gaso 6~520 and II C'l osed to gross Subdivision coal. acres Tofty I & II 1 Subdivision Kentucky Cr. ' Subdivision I : ' _j * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land lease:s 1 remote: cabin pennits2 ~etc., that are not specifica·11YI protlio1ted may be allowed. Such uses will IDe ail ·iowed if con'sistent wi~h the management intent and management gu1delines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 14 LOWER TANANA E ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN ~~NAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained primarily in public owner- ship under multiple use management. The principal management objective is to emphasize mineral developm:~nt. The unit has important wildlife habitat values which require recognition and protection. One disposal is planned for this area. The area will remain open to mineral entry except for the disposal areas. Fish and Wildlife: The uplands along Hutlinana and Applegate Creeks are important habi- tat for many wildlife species. Hutlinana Creek provides salmon spawning habitat. Fish and wildlife is designated a secondary use in this unit. Minerals: This unit is an important mining area that has been actively mined for decades. Continuous exploration is taking place in the unit. · Subunit E-1 is open to mineral entry. Recreation: A 640 acre area around Hutlinana Hot Springs is designated as primary use recreation and recommended for a State Recreation Site. The remain- der of the unit, with the exception of areas designated for di sposa 1 is designated for recreation as a secondary use. Sett i ement : The Hutlitakwa Subdivision (1~400 net acres) will be offered for sale in this unit. Other Resources: The area does not have significant values for other resources at the current time. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The comp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation *Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corr·i dors 3·84 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 15 Management guidalines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. Access: Access to the Hutlinana Hot Springs will be protected. 3-85 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Lower Tanana E LOCATION: Elephant Mountain LEGISLATIVE LANO USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED tliMT.Of M.lMT.OF REL HI)U ISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf 'LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S)-MINERAlS MINERALS COMf.ENTS E-1 Recreation Forestry Remote cabins Open Open 94,100 I Habitat Land Sales acres Improved pasture grazing E-2 Hutlitakwa Settlement Recreation Remote cabins Closed Closed to Habitat coal. Open 3,200 to oi 1 and gross gas. acres E-3 Hutlinana Recreation Habitat Remote cabins Closed Closed to Proposed for Hot Springs/ coal. designation as 640 acres Applegate Land Sa 1 es a State Recre-. Creek Open to oi 1 ation Site. Improved and gas pasture through grazing directional drilling. * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will b,e allowed if consistent with the management intent and management gu1delines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 16 LOWER TANANA F TOLOVANA HOT SPRINGS DOME MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. The principal management objective is the protection of fish and wildlife resources. Areas with agricultural potential )Ifill be designated resource management. There are no lands desig~ated for disposa1. The unit is open to mineral entry. Agriculture: The land in subunit F-1 which may have potential for agriculture will be placed in a resource management category and until the plan is amended and this area is reevaluated, will be managed for multiple use. It should be noted that the feasibility of future agricultural development may be reduced if mining activity increases or if there is a substantial increase in mining claims. Fish and Wildlife: The area traversed by the Man 1 ey Hot Springs Road west of To 1 ovana Hot Spri.ttgs is important for many wildlife species. This area is also heavily used for big and small game hunting. Fish and wildlife is desig- nated as a primary use along the road (Subunit F-2). Forestry: The unit has timber values in the uplands east of Minto and along the Tolovana River. Forestry is designated as a primary use in subunit F-2 and will be managed on a sustained yield basis for· both commercial ar.j persona 1 use. Recreation: Tolovana Hot Springs Dome is a notable feature of the area. not heavily used at present, the hot springs is developable and could see greater use if the present trail is upgraded. Although the area Access to Tolovana Hot Springs will be protected. designated as a secondary use (Subunit F-3). Recreation is Other Resources: Settlement has not been designated in this unit because of the strong local preference for no disposals. The unit will remain open to mineral entry. There are no other significant resources in the unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3-87 TEXTNAMt: Lowerlanana tK)P: tchapter::S) 1/ MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management I11stream Flow Str:am Corridors 3-88 *Trail Management Water Qua 1 ity Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing ~------------~--~ ........... £ ..... -...... lAND USE SUMf"..AR': SUBREGION/MANAf1EMENT UNIT: Lower lanana F LOCATION: Tolovana Hot Springs Dom~ ; l -· ~ I lEGISLA~TIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED· PROIIilfHTEO MiMT. OF r«iMT .. Of REL INQUISH!4ENTS I PRIMARY SECONDARY ~~:r~rf LOCATABLE LEASEABL.E & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* DSE(S) ' MINERAlS MINERAlS COMM:taTS . .- F-1 Agricu lt•Jre Resource I Land Sales Open Open _Man~men~ 28,800 -agriculture ·Remote cabins acres -habitat -minerals F-2 Habitat Recreat~on Remote cabins Open Open 10,800 I Land Sa 1 es acres forestr'y Improved pasture I grazing I I 'i I I . * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as ~naterial sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R}P: (chapter3) 18 LO\fER TANANA G TOLOVANA NORTH OF MINTO FLATS MANAGEMENT INTE~T: This area will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are to protect the fish and wildlife resources and the extensive wetlands. There are no areas designated for disposal. The area is open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: The wetlands alung the Tolovana River east of Minto Flats contain very high values as habitat for most wildlife species, including prime habitat for moose, furbearers, and black bears. The Tolovana River is prima habitat for king and chum salmon as well as several species of resident fisho The area is heavily used for local hunting and fishing ~qd this use will be protected. Fish and wildlife is designated the primary use in this unit. ~1inerals: The unit will remain open to mineral entry. Recreation: The area Recrc-:ati on is be de~ignated is used for some hunting, fishing designated a secondary use in the area. on the Tolovana River. and snowmobiling. Access sites will Other Reso~. ·ces : The poc,:ly drained soils make the area unsuitable for settlement and agriculture. There are no other significant known resources in the area. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers {DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Oep~rtment of Natural Resources in Fairbankse MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES . The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Tr·ansportat ion Access Lakeshore Management Instr·eam Flow , Str·eam Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality *Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 19 Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. Recreation: 1. Access sites along the Tolovana River will be identified by the Division of Parks and reserved for public use. w I c:c N lAND ~SE SUM~~y SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Lower Tanana G LAND USE DESIGNATIONS PROHI6ITEO PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE{S) G Habitat 1 Recreation Improved and unimproved 42,200 pasture acres grazing Land sales Remote Cabins ( I * Proposed classification -LOCATION: Tolovana North of Minto Flats LEGISLATIVE MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED r«iMT.OF KiMT. Of RELII«}UISHMENTS LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL MINERAlS MINERAl<) COMMENTS Open Open 1 Other uses such as milterial sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and v1ith the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. ll:.i\ 1 NAMt.: Lmt~er 1 an ana \ K J ~: \ cnapr.er j J t:u LOWER TANANA H MINTO FLATS MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership and managed for wildlife habitat. There are no lands designated for dispos- al. The unit will be closed to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife (Recreation}: This area is habitat for a wide diversity and abundance of wi i dl i fe species. In addition to being "important 11 habitat for many wildlife species, Minto Flats is "prime .. habitat for black bear, furbearers, resi- dent fish and raptors, "critical" winter habitat for moose and "critical" waterfowl habitat. As the largest shallow lake and wetland area in the Tanana Basin~ this area is prime habitat for resident fish and serves as a migration route for salmon. The area receives heavy subsistence and sport use by hunters and trappers, as well as fishermen. Fish and wildlife and recreation are designated as primary uses in this unit. The unit will be managed to maintain these values. Because of their extreme importance, the unit is recommended for legislative designation ~s a Special Management Habitat Area. Other Resources: The unit does not have other significant resource values. The poorly drained soils make the area unsuitable for settlement. Due to the depth of overburden, mineral values are quite poor. The unit is closed to min- eral entry because of the high potential conflict with habitat values" For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES - ihe complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially appiy to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·93 *Trail Management Water Qua 1 i ty *Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUB/REGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Lower Tanana H LOCATION: Minto Flats LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED r«JMT.OF KiMT.OF REllfilUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECON.DARY SURFACf lOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S) ~1INERALS MINERALS COMrt:NTS H Habitat Improved and Closed Open -Recommended for· unimproved surface 1 egi sl ative 276,500 pasture entry des igntion a~s a acres Recreation grazing seasonally Special \4ild1ife restricted Management Area. Land sales l . Remote Cabins Rtr>ads Utility corriidors Material ; s;al es . ' * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically o~ohibited ma.v be allowedl. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management gu1de1ines ot Lhis unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. ~M:I M!*i & !§_ ldi~M ~:w&aillt~4M ew W+ RL&Lma GOlLa!~·-------·--~--~---~-_ TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 21 LOWER TANANA I WETLANDS SOUTH OF MINTO FLATS MANAGEMENT INTENT: The area will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. The principal management objective is the pro- tection of fish and wildlife resources and protection of the recreational values at Lunch Lake. No disposals are designated. The area is open to 11i nera 1 entry. Fish and Wildlife: This unit contains important habitat values for many wildlife species and prime habitat va 1 ues for moose, furbearers, waterfowl and black bears. Fish and wildlife is designated as the primary use throughout this unit. Recreation: Lunch Lake is one of the few lakes in the Basin which is completely undeveloped. The area surrounding Lunch Lake will remain undeveloped and kept in a natural state. Recreation is designated a secondary use in this unit. Other Resources: There are no other significant known values in the unite The unit is open to mineral entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Reso~rce Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanksa MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The comp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-95 *Trail Management Water Quality *Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUKMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: lower Tanana I r LAND USE DESIGNATIONS PROHIBITED PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACi SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION tiSE{S}/PC* USE(S) USE(S) -I I Habitat Recreation Land sa'1 es 42,200 · Improved and acres <• ~ unimproved pasture grazing Remote cabins l . . I I . r I *Proposed classification LOCATION: Wetlands South of Minto Flats lEGISlATIVE MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED tliMT.OF MiMT.OF RELINQUISHMENTS LOCATABLE lEASEA8lE & GENERAl 'MINERALS MINERALS COMM:NTS Open Open 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin per-mits, etc., that are not specifically orRhi:hited mavdbe.a·llowecrt,~·Such.uses will be hallowed 1'f co~nsistent wit~ th~ man~gement intent and rna a~ement gu1 e11nes ot uls un1t~ and w1th t e relevant management gu1del1nes 1n chapter 2. TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 22 LOWER TAN.&JfA J LOI~ER GOLDSTREAM CREEK MANAGEMENT INTENT: Most of this area wi 11 be retained in public owner- ship under fflUltiple use management. The principal management objective is protection Gf fish and wildlife resources... Areas with agricultural potential will be designated resource management. There are two agricul- tural disposals and one subdivision designated in this unit. The unit is open to mineral entry. Agriculture; Lands which may have agricultural potential will be placed in a resource management category and, unti 1 the plan is amended and these areas reeva 1 uated, they wi 11 be managed for· their fish and wi 1 dl i fe values. It should be noted that the feasibility of future agricultural development may be reduced if mining increases or if there is substantial increase in mining claims. In addition to these resource management areas, there are two ~reas designated for agriculture sale in this unit: Goldstream Ag -(see West Borough B-3): 2 Mile Lake Ag-(2,500 net acres). Fish and Wildlife: Fish and wildlife is designated the primary use in this unit. The unit will be managed to maintain important habitat values. Forestry: Forest values are very high in subunit J-4 where forestry is designated a primary use. Settlement: Berg Subdivision {329 net acr~.:~:t 1 will be offered for salf-' in this unit: Other Resources: Recreation is deti gnated a secondary use in subunits J-1 and J-2 which wi 11 remain open to mi rtera 1 entry. The unit has no other s.i gni fi- cant known resource valueso For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3·97 TEXTNAMEz LowerTanana {R)P: {chapter3) 23 MANAGEMENT GUIDEl~l NES The comp 1 et~ set of statewide and regional management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines pres.ented in that chapter. All of the guidelines :ould potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most -·likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with aster•i sks'" *Agriculture *Re-creation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface * F i s h & Wi 1 d 1 i f e Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality *Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below .. Recreation: 1. A recreation access site will be reserved for public use at the crossing of Goldstream and the Alaska Railroad. 3-98 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: tower Tanana J LOCATION: Lower Goldstream lEGISlATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIGNSr. PROPOSED PROHIBITED t«iMT.OF fttiMT.Of RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE lEASEABLE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERAlS COMM:NTS J-1 Berg Settlement Habitat Remote cabins Closed Cl os1ed to Subdivision co:al ... Open 480 Rec1reat ion to oil and acres gas. Recreat i o11hl!)roved and J-2 Habita1t Open Open un ~mproved 25,000 .. pasture acres grazing . Land sales Remote cabins . J-3 Goldstream Agriculture Improved Remote cabins Closed Closed to Tananr.t Valley Agriculture pasture coal. Open Stat(~ Forest 5,000 grazing Land sales to oil and Managl~ment gross 2 Mile Lake ~ and gas. Plan acres Agriculture J l . J-4 Forestry Habitat Grazing Open Open 3,800 Recreation Remote cabins acres Land sal~s * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales~ laod·leases1 remote cabiQ .permit~2 etc.~ that are ngt specifically pron101tea may oe.allO\~Jed .. Such.us~s w111 be al owed 1f cons1stent w1-.:h the management 1ntent and management gu1del1nes of th1s un1t, and w1th the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. I TEXTN.<\ME: Lowerlanana {l<)P: tcnapter.:S) l4 Lm:!ER TANANA K WEST FORK OF THE TOLOVANA MANAGEMENT INTENT: This area will be retained primarily in public owner- ship under 111.1ltiple use management. The principal management objectit~e is the protection of fish and wildlife habitat. Areas with agricultural potential will be designated resource management. There are six settle- ment areas anQ one agricultural disposal designated for sale in this unit. The area is open to mineral entry. Agriculture: One area is designated for agri cu 1 tu re sa 1 a in this unit (Lost Ag - 1,000 acres). The agriculture sale will be designated to minimize impact on mineral values. The Miller Creek trail runs through this agriculture sale area and will be protecte1. Other lands in the 3nit which may have agricultural potential will be placed in a resource management category and, unti 1 the plan is amended and these areas are reevaluated, they will be managed for their fish and wildlife values~ It should be noted that the feasibility of future agri- cultural development may be r·educed if mining increases or if there is a substantial increase in mining claims. Fish and Wildlife: This area is prime habitat for several raptor species. It is heavily used for big and small game hunting and intensive trapping along the road system. Tributaries of the Tolovana River, which is prime salmon and resident fish habitat, support several small sport fisheries. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in this unit. The unit will be managed to maintain important habitat values. Forestry: Forestry is designated as a secondary use in the unit. Because the timber values are relatively low the forest lands should be managed largely for personal use timber. Minerals: The mineral values in this subunit are promising but undeveloped. Precious metal bearing breccias are known and massive sulfides may exist. Strong zinc geochemical samples have been found. Gold bearing bench gravels are known along Lost Creek. Subunits K-2, K-3, and K-4 will remain open to minsral entry. Recreation: Recreation is designated as a primary use in the Brown Lake area (Subunit K-5). This area is recommended as a State Recreation Area. 3-100 TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 25 Sett 1 ement: The following projects will be offered for sale in subunit K-6: West Ridge I (HS) West Ridge II (HS) West Ridge III (HS) West Ridge I ( S) West Ridge II (S) West Ridge III (S) Other Resources: (1,000 net acres) (1,000 net acres) (4,500 net acres) (100 net acres) ( 100 net acres) (200 net acres) There are no other resources of significant value in this unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Uepartment of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The camp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Qua 1 ity Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are pre- sented below. Remote Cabins All state-owned land within subunits K-2 and K-4 wi 11 be open to remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits a 11 owed wi 11 be determined by an interagency team after a more detailed evaluation of the area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3·101 ----LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNlT: Lower Tanana K LOCATION: West Fork of Tolovana " ·~ LE&tSi~'TIVE lAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS OES!~!~TIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MiMT.OF P«iMT.OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRif'tARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S}/PC* USE{S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERALS COMf.ENTS K-1 Lost Agriculture Improved tand sales Closed Closed to 7,090 Agriculture pasture prior to coal. Open gross grazing sale to oil and acres gas. I ~. K-2 High value Habitat Forestry Land sales Open Open 29,440 habitat area acres ---" :..-- High Value . K-3 Agriculture Resource Land sales Open Open lands Management 19,800 -agriculture Remote cabins acres -habitat K-4 Low value Resour 1ce Land sales Open Open habitat area Management 8,300 acli'es Habitat , K-5 Brown Lake Recreation Land sales Closed Closed to Recommended for {about 640 coal. Open State Recre- 640 acres) Remote cabins to oil and ation Site acres gas through Leases directional ,I L dt"i 11 i ng. ~ * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically orRhihited mavdbe.allowedth~Such,.uses willtbetpllowed if consistent with the management intent and ma ayement yu1 e11nes or 1s un1t, ana w1 h ne relevant mana~ement guidelines in chapter 2. ~ • -0 ~ LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGI-ON/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Lower Tanana K (cant) LOCATION: West Fork of Tolovana tEGISlATIVE LAND USE DESibNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PRIMARY 1 SECONDARY PROHIBITED MGMT .. OF r«iMT.OF REllti)UISHMENTS SURFACf LOCATABlE LEASEABlE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE\S)/PC* . USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERAlS COMft£NTS K-6 West Ridge I, Settlement Habitat Remote cabins Closed Closed to II, III (S) coa.l ~ 8,000 gross West Ridge I, Open to oil acres II, III (HS) and gas. Close1 prior to sale. . I I I L 'I . l * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. . TEXTNAME: Lowe~Tanana (R)P! tchapter3) 2b LOWER TANANA L LIVENGOOD MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained primarily in public owner- ship under IIIJltiple use management. The principal mani!'gement objective is to ~ncourage mineral development. Areas with agricultural potential that do not conflict with mineral development will be designated agri- culture. There are two agriculture disposals designated for sale in this -.;nit. Agriculture: Two areas have been designated for agricult~ral sale (Wilbur -1,000 acres, Wi 1 bur Jr. -750 acre!;}. The Mi 11 er Creek Trai 1 which runs through the Wilbur and Wilbur Jr. agriculture sale areas will be protected. The remaining lands with agricultural potential will be placed in a resource management category. Until the plan is amended and these areas are reeva 1 uated, they wi 11 be managed for their mi nera 1 and fish and wildlife values. It should be noted that the feasibility of future agri- cultural development may be reduced if mining increases or if there is a substantial increase in mining claims, Min~rals: This management unit contains the core of the Tolovana Mining District. jne of the largest reserves of placer gold in North America is found on bench gravels along Livengood Creek. Drilling has confirmed the presence of severa 1 hundred thousand ounct~s of go 1 d reserve$. Over 400 thousand ounces of placer gold have been produced ~ince the district was discovered in 1914. Approximately 8 placer mines \t~ere active near Livengood in 1983. Lode deposits in the Tolovana District contain gold, silver, antimony, mercury, chromium, nickel and iron. Mercury and anti- mony have been produced in the past in small quantities from lode deposits. The. unit wi 11 remain open to mineral entr·y. Recreation: Recreation values in the area are limited. Areas for access to hiking and hunting off the roadway snould be protected. The top of Amy Dome and a trai 1 1eaC.:ing to the top shQuld be open for recreational use in addition to mining. Pre-historic refu1.~s in the Livengood Archaeolog- ical District should be protected for scientific investigation and public appr)ec i at ion~ Recreation is designated a sacondary use in this unit. The recrea- tion values should be given careful consideration when resource develop- ment in this unit occurs. 3-104 ltXIN~~t: Lowerlanana \KJP: {cnapterj) ~~ Settlement: There is high potential conflict between disposals and minerals throughout this unit and adequate land already for sale in nearby units to meet loca 1 needs~~~ For this reason no areas have been designated for settlement. Other ResGurtes: The unit has relatively low habitat values, but it does receive considerable human use and should not be ignored in resource develop- ment. forestry values are low in the unit but this resource should be made available for local use. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR~ DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natu?al Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The camp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guide 1 i nes pres~nted in that chapter. All of the guide 1 i nes cou 1 d potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. · *Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation *Access ~akeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-105 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Lower Tanana L LOCATION: Livengood LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED f«iMT.OF P«iMT.Of RELltflUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE lEASEABLE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERALS COMM:NTS - L-1 Low Va,lue Land sales Open Open Resource 51,900 Management Remote cabins acres -recreation -habitat ' -forest -- l-2 Wilbur Jr. Agriculture Improved Land sales Closed Open to oi 1 Wilbur pasture prior to and gas. 7,680 (small-scale grazing Remote cabins £ale. gross agr·i cu 1 ture) . Closed to ' acres coa,l . L-3 Agriculture High Value Land sales Open Open Resource 10,200 Management Remote Cabins , acres -agriculture -habitat I -minerals -I L-4 Forestry Habitat Land sales Open Open 16,600 Recreation Remote cabins acres " Grazing * Proposed c~dssification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically nrRhihjted m6--:;dhG!.allowflldth.such.v$es willthetallow~d iftconsistent witbdthe man9gement intent and rna aHet11ent H , ennes or lS ut11t., ana w1. n ne re,,evan management gu1 el1nes 1n chapter 2. TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 28 LOWER TANANA M O'BRIEN CREEK, ELLIOTT HIGHWAY MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will ·be primarily retained in public owner- ship under Dl.lltiple use management. The principal management objective is the protection of fish and wildlife resources. Areas with agricul- tural potential will be designated resource management with the exception of three areas scheduled for disposal over the next twenty years. There are eight additional disposals scheduled for this unit.. The unit will remain open to mineral entry except for the disposal areas. Agriculture: Three areas have been designated for agricultural sale. They are Globe Creek Ag (2,500 acres), Snoshoe Pass Ag (2,500 acres) and Tatalina Ag (2,500 acres). Areas which may have agricultural potential will be placed in a resource management category and, unti 1 the ::'1 an is amended and these areas are reeva 1 uated, they wi 11 be managed fer tllei r fish and wi 1 dl i fe values. It should be noted that the feasibility of future agricultural development may be reduced if mining increases or if there is a substan- tial increase in mining claims. Fish and Wildlife: this area is prime habitat for severa 1 raptor species, and is a heavily used big and small game hunting area and intensive trapping area. Tributaries of the Tatalina River, which is prime salmon and resident fish habitat, support several small sport fisheries. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in most of this unit. Forestry: Moderate, size forest stands suitable for firewood and sawlogs are scattered throughout the unit. Forestry is designated as a secondary use and wi 11 be managed to provide commercial and personal use timber~ Hinerals: This area has some mineral potential but it is not actively mined at the present time. Industrial minerals, particularly limestone, occur in the area of Glob~ Creek. This outcropping is one of the few accessible deposits of agricultural grade limestone (fertilizer) in Interior Alaska. Subunits M-2, M-3, M-5 and M-7 will remain open to mineral entry. Recreation: Recreation values in the area are limited. However, as the area develops, increased hunting and hiking can be expected. The Grapefruit Rocks is an outcrop of the Tolovana limestone formation that is heavily used for hiking and climbing. 3-107 TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 29 Recreation is designated as a secondary use in most of this unit (M-4) and a primary use in the Grapefruit Rocks Area, which should be designated a State Recreation Area (about 600 acres). Settletnent: The following projects will be offered for sale in this unit: Snoshoe Pass I (HS) (500 net acres) Snoshoe Pass II ( HS) ( 500 net acres) Snoshoe Pass III ( HS) (500 net acres) Snoshoe Pass IV (HS) ( 500 net acres) Tat a ·1 i n a ( HS) ( 500 net acres) Globe Creek (HS) (1,000 net acres) Tatalina I (S) ( 100 net acres) Tatalina II (S) (200 net acres) The Wi 1 bur Creek Trai 1 runs through the Snoshoe Pass Homestead and Agriculture and Tatalina Homestead and Subdivision parcels and will be protected. An anadromous fish stream runs through the Tata 1 ina Homestead and Subdivision areas. The fishery values of this drainage will be protected. Other Resources: There are no other resources of significant value. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The c.omplete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below ire the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be app:4 cable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. *Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wi 1 d 1 i fe Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management *R~source Management *G . _raz1ng Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented be1ow: 1. Access points off the Elliott Highway wi 11 be maintained for access to the interior, including but not limited to Grapefruit Rocks and the White Mountains. 3·108 I 2. To the extent feasible, a 300 foot buffer will be maintained along: the Elliott Highway to protect foreground scenery .. 3. All state-owned land within subunit N-5 will be open to consideration for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits a 11 owed wi 11 be determined by an interagency team after a more detailed evaluation of the area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. s .. to9 ~ • --0 'LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Lower Tanana M LOCATION: ·0 • Brien Creek -LEGISLATIVE ' U~NO USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS ·'· D£SlGNATIONS, fROPOSEO PROHIBITED KiMf. Of KlMT. Of " REl Ifi)tUSHMENTS PRlMARY SECONDARY SURFACf lOCATABlE lEl\SEA8lE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* USE{S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERALS COMN:NT'S M-1 Agriculture Agriculture Improved Land sales Closed Closed to pasture prior to coal. 19',,200 Snoshoe grazing Remote cabins· sale acr·es \ Open to O'i 1 · Tatal ina and gas. ,, Globe Creek M-2 Agriculture High Value Land sales Open Open Resource ; 1,900 Management Remote cabins acres -agriculture -minerals M-3 Includes two Habitat Recreation Remote cabins Open Open natural 17,300 areas. Forestry Land sales acres Grazing . * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permitss etce, that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. • ; ~ I -..... - LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Lower Tanana M {cont) LOCATION: O'Brien Creek LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROUIRITEO KiMT.OF KiMT.Of RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASEARLE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERAlS MINERALS COMf'E~JTS M-4 Grapefruit Recreation leases Closed Open Protect access Rocks to Grapefruit 600 act"es (about 600 Habitat Land sales Rocks and acres) beyond to White Timber sales Mountains. or permits II Material sales l Trapper cabins Remote cabins ·, Grazing . M-5 Low Value Land sales Open Open Resource 62,100 Ma~agement acres -habitat -minerals -forestry -recr-eation * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as mater·ial sales, land leasesj remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifica'lly prohibited may be allowed. Such u\ses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit• and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. w I .... .... N lAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Lower Tanana M (cant) LOCATION: O'Brien Creek ~ lBi ISLATIVE lAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DtSIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED f«lMT. OF ftliMT .. OF REllifiUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL . USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S) SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION MINERALS MINERALS COMM:NTS M-6 Tatal ina I Settlement Habitat Remote cabins Closed Open to oil & II (S) prior to and gaso 12!t680 Recreation sale gross Tatal ina Closed to acres Homestead coal. Snoshoe Pass I, II, III!f and IV (HS) Globe Creek Homestead M-7 Forestry Habitat Remote cabins Open Open \ 3,800 Recreation Land sales acres Improved Pasture Grazing . " . * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically nr-Ahihiteci mavdh~.allowedth.Such.uses willtbeta11owed if consistent v~itt)dthE: manggement intent and ma a~ement ~u, ~r1n~s or lS un1t, ana Wl n ne relevant management gu1 el1nes 1n chapter 2. I l TEXTNAME: Lower Tanana ( R) P: ( chapter3) 31 LOWER TANANA N UPPER TOLOVANA MANAGEMENT INTENT: Most of this unit will be retained in public owner~ ship under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are the development of mineral resources and protection of fish and wildlife resources. Areas with agricultural potential will be designated resource management. There are no lands designated for disposal. Aqriculture: -Lands which may have agricultural potential will be placed in a resource management category, and unti 1 the p 1 an is amended and these areas are reevaluated, they will be managed for their fi;:;h and wildlife values as stated above. It shou 1 d be noted that the feasi bi 1 ity of future agricultural development may be reduced if mining increases or if there is a substantial increase in mining claims. Fish and Wildlife: Habit;at values are not particularly high in most of the unit. This area is important habitat for many wildlife specie~ and 1s prime habitat for caribou. Human use of wildlife in this area is minimal. Fish and wildlife is designated as a secondary use in this unit. Minerals: Mineral potential is quite high within subunit N-1. Occurrences of the strategic minerals chrome and nickel are known sguth of thg Tglovana River. DGGS has located numerous base metal geochemical anomalies. The entire un1t will remain open to mineral entry. Other Resources; There are no significant forest resources in the unit, and the recre- ational values are not particularly high at the current time. Because of the relatively remote subalpine and alpine nature of much of this unit, the land is not considered suitable for settlement. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The camp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes ar'e presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wi 1 dl i fe Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3 .. 113 Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 32 Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presente~ below. Remote Cabins All state-owned land within subunit N-1 will be open to consideration for remgte cabin permits! Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits a 11 01t~ed wi 11 be determined by an inter- agency team after a more detai 'led evaluation of the area and priOr to announcing the opening to the public. LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: lower Tanana N LOCATION: Upper Tolovana -',<-- lEGISlATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS ,MINERALS DESIGNATIONS. -PROPOSED PROHIBITED MiiMT. Of f«iMT.OF REL U«)U ISHMENTS . PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERALS COMM:NTS N-1 Low Value Open Open Low density small Resource tracts may be 50,~600 Management acceptable. ' acres -habitat ' N-2 Agriculture High Value Land sales Open Open .,; Resource \ 8,300 Management Remote cabins acres -agriculture -minerals -habitat I * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited ma_y be allO\'led. SU\ch uses will be allowed if consistent with thP IT!~nagement intent and managtulent gu1delines of this 1unit, and with the rele~vant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: LowerTanana (R)P: (chapter3) 33 LOWER TANANA 0 TATALINA RIVER VALLEY MANAGEMENT INTENT: This· area will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objective is tile protec- tion of fish and wildlife resources. There are no disposalSi designat2d for the unit. The unit will remain open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: Habitat values are not particularly high in most of the unit. This area is important habitat for many wildlife species and is prime habitat for caribou. Human use of wildlife in this area is minimal. Fish and wildlife is designated as a secondary use in this unit. Other Resources: The area is of low value for forestry, minerals, recreation and agri- culture. The unit is unsuitable for settlement due to the poorly drained soils. The unit will be open to mineral entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. M~~GEMENT GUIDELINES The camp 1 ete set of statewide and regional management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidel·ines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·116 *Trail Management '~ater Qua 1 i ty ,•Wet 1 ands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: lower Tanana 0 LOCATION: Tat a 1 ina River Va 11 ey I lEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, ~ .. PROPOSED PROHIBITED tllMT.OF t«lMT.OF RElif«lUISHMENTS I I PRIMAAY SECONDARY SURF ACt lOCATABLE lEASEABLE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION ·.· U5E(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERALS COMf.ENTS ' 0 Hab·itat Improved and Open Open unimproved 23,700 ! grazing acres Land sales Remote cabins Leases I \ . ~ l * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, et~., that are not specifically orAhihit.ed mavdh~.a!lowf~d·th.Such.us. es willtbetallowed iftconsistent witbdthe man~gement intent and nta Clyement !:JU1 e11nl;;;s o .1s un1t, ana w1 fi ne retrevan ·management gu1 el1nes 1n chapter 2. J --------------------------------- Subregion3 Kantishna 1. Fairbanks North Star Borough 2. Lower Tanana 3. Kantishna 4. Parks 5. Alaska Range West 6. Alaska Range East 7. Upper Tana. · · 8. Goodpaster 9. Delta-Salcha Area Plan TEXTNAM~: ~naptar3 tRJP: \Kantlsnna) uz C. Subregion #3 -Kantishna This subregion· is accessible only by riverboats and airplanes. Despite its relatively remote location, it receives considerable use by trappers, hunters and homesteaders. The management intent for this region is basically an extension of current uses of the area. There wi 11 be some homesteading and large recreational subdivisions, but the major emphasis will be on protecting the habitat and recreation a 1 resources of the area and a 1 so mai ntai ni ng the option to develop the agricultur·al lands if acce'Ss .and market condi- tions change. With the exception of the Toklat Springs, the entire sub- region is open to mineral entry. 1. Agriculture Lack of road access to thi~ subregion makes agricultural development unlikely in the near future. State lands with agriculturai potential exist on the Kantishna River and near East Twin Lake. There are several additional areas of cultivable soils scattered throughout the subregion. At present most of these lands should be git.!en protection through resource management and reevaluated as development becomes more imminent. There have been no previous sales of small agriculture parcels in this subregion. Due to the lack of access, the distance from markets and the high cost of farming in this region, it is not likely to be feasible to meet the development schedules required on agricultural homesteads and small scale agriculture parcels. Therefore, none of these are recom- mended at this time. Meanwhile, lands in this subregion with agricultur- al potential will be placed in the resource management category with agriculture a primary value. 2. Forestry In this subregion, the most productive forests have been legisla- tively designated in the State Forest. However, there is also va1uab1e timber on the northeast shore of Lake t~inchumina which is needed for local use. This area will be held in public ovmership and left open to timber harvesting. The large area of good forest land between the Zitziana and the Kantishna is too remote to b,:; of use in meet·ing the overall goals for forestry. However, this area will be of use as a source of wood products for local disposals and therefore the area wi !1 be left open to timber h~rvesting. 3·118 ~---~---- : TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 03 3. Minerals The principal mineral potential in this subregion occurs near the Bitzshtini, Chitanatala and Chitsia Mountains. Active mineral claims are located in the Bitzshtini Mountains, Clear Creek and Cosna River areas. No coal bearing units or basins with potential hydrocarbon formations are known within the Kantishna Subregion. The state land in the area w111 generally be left open to mineral entry, coal prospecting and leasing, oil and gas leasing, and industrial leasing for mill sites. 4. Recreation Recreational opportunities in this subregion are of low to moderate value overall due to the limited accessibility of the area. Recreational use is concentrated on rivers, including the Kantishna and Teklanika and around lakes, including Lake Minchumina and some of the smaller lakes west of the Kantishna River. For residents of the region, winter trails are of high recreational value. Areas around disposals and along navigable rivers will be protected by buffers. The Twin Lakes and portions of Wien Lake away from the waterfront are recommended for private recreation. 5. Fish and Wildlife The area near the junction of the Sushana and the Tokl at Rivers is extremely important habitat requiring protection and recommended for legislative designation as 11 Critical Habitat." Waterfowl habitats south of Lake Minchumina and the habitat area south of the Bearpaw disposal are designated primary use habitat. The balance of the lands surrounding Lake Minchumina and along the Kantishna, Toklat and Teklanika River drainages and the headwaters of the Cosna and the Zitzi ana Rivers will be retained in pub 1 i c ownership and managed primarily for multiple use, including habitata 6. Land Sales in the Kantishna Subregion a. Introduction In the Kantishna Regiqn., a total of 1,844 acres of state land are recommended to be sold fof·· subdivisions and 31,200 acres for fee simple homesteading. Because the r·egion is not accessible, no agricultural disposals are recommended at this time. b. Land for Community Expansion The only community in the Kant i shna Subregion is Lake Minchumina. Parcels of land in this area are used for both recreation and year-round residential use. Further land sales in the vicinity of Lake Minchumina are therefore discussed in the section on land for recreational use. 3-119 c. Recreational Land and Land for Self-Sufficient Living Of the total-acres offered in the past four years for recreational subdivisions in this unit, approximately 40% have sold~ but only 7% of the remote parcel offerings have sol d. The state own~ most of the land in this region, however the vast majority of it is i naccessi b 1 e and of very poor quality. Popular land sale areas lie on fly-in lakes and along the navigable portions of the rivers of the region. Most of the lakes and a few of the rivers already have land sa 1 es on them. The remaining lakes and some of the remaining riverfront property are recommended for sale. Project Table 3-9. Land Recommended for Sale for Recreational Subdivisions Geskamina Lake (Over-the-Counter) Iksgiza Lake {Over-the-Counter) Kindamina Lake {Over-the-Counter) West Twin Lake (Over-the-Counter) Wein Lake I Wein Lake II Wein Lake III Wei n Lake IV Snohomish Lake I Snohofuish Lake II Snohomish Lake III Lake Minchumina Net Acres 205 227 193 100 119 75 75 450 50 50 200 100 Tot a 1 1,844 3-120 e TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 05 Table 3-10 Land Recommended for Sale for for Fee Homesteads Project Cannon (Over-the-Counter) Kantishna (Over-the-Counter) Snoshoe (Over-the-Counter) Zitz~ana (Over-the-Counter) Bear paw Wei n Lake I Wein Lake II Wein Lake III Wein Lake IV Mucha Lake I Mucha Lake II Geskakmina I Geskakmina II Snohomish Lake Cosna Upper Kindamina Lake Minchumina . Total Net Acres 1,700 6,000 1,600 2,500 2,500 1,000 1,000 1~000 1,000 1,000 1,500 750 750 1,000 6,000 1,500 400 31,200 If all of the above projects were offered, there would be approxi- mately 1;644 acres of subdivision land and 31,200 acres of fee simple homesteading land available over the next twenty years. In addition to state land available for sale it is likely that a portion of the 2,700 acres the state has sold in the past four years will be available on the private land market within the next few years. Native corporations a1so own land in the region, some of which is likely to be available. Thus, there is a minimum of a~er 30,000 acres of land available to meet people's desire for land in th··~s region over the next twenty years. This is more than double the maximum projected need for this type of land for the entire Basin to the year 2000. This abundant supply should allow for investment and provide buyers with a large degree of choice. 7. Transportation The following access corridors have been identified by the Depart- ment of Transportation and Public Facilities. There are no proposals for actual construction of access within these corridors, but the option to eventually develop access in these areas should not be precluded. 3-121 TEXTNAME: Chapter3 {R)P: (Kantishna) 06 Western Access Railroad Corridor: A corridor for construction of a possible rai 1 rrad extens1on to the western area of the State has been identified thruugh this subregion. The corridor in this area, runs from Nenana to the vicinity of Tanana south of the Tanana Ri ,., er. Nenana -Kantishna -McGrath Highw~~ Corridor: A corridor for con- struction of a possible highway to Kantishna and McGrath has been identi- fied in this subregion. The main concern is the connection to the Kanti shna area. The route runs west from the Parks Highway at Ferry, then southwesterly toward Kant i shna. This is an alternate route to the Lignite-Kantishna proposal which utilizes portions of Stampede Road. Lignite -Kantishna Highway Corridor: This corridor would connect Kantishna to the Parks Highway ne~ar L1gnite {Healy) and would utilize portions of Stampede Road. This route was analyzed by. the Interior Alaska Transportation Study and ts an alternative to the east end of the Nenana-Kantishna-McGrath route. Nenana -Totchaket Area Access: With the development of the Nenana- Totchaket Agri cu 1 ture Project, access routes for roads and/or rai 1 road spurs have been identified and these rights-of-way shall be protected. Additionally, this route could be extended to the Kantishna River to provide access to any future forestry area. Trai 1 s and Revised Statute RS Numerous tra i 1 s and minor roa s ex1st 1n th1s subreg1on. ee apter 2, Public Access and Trails Management for additional information. 3·122 TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 07 MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna - A LAKE SNOHOMISH MANAGEMENT INTENT: Most of this management unit wi 11 be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Primary management object.ives are to protect fish and wildlife resources and recreation values. Four disposals are planned for this unit. Most of the unit will remain open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: Fish and wildlife are the principal values found in this unit. This area ·is prime habitat for caribou and furbearers and important habitat for other species. Sport fishing occurs on the 1ake and trapping occurs throughout the unit. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in this unit. The peregrine falcon and eagle nests in the unit will be protected. Settlement: The following projects will be offered for sale in this unit: Snohomish Lake I Subdivision Snohomish Lake II Subdivision Snohomish Lake III Subdivision Snohomish Lake Homestead Other Resources: (50 net acres) (50 net acres) (200 net acres) (1,000 net acres) There are no known significant forestry, recreation, agriculture or mineral resources in the unit. Subunits A-1 and A-3 will remain open to mi nera 1 entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers ( DNR, DLWM, 1983) avai 1 able at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELIHES The comp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 man-agement guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agri cu 1 ture Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wi 1 d life Transportation Access *Lakeshore Management Instr~eam Flow Stream Corridors 3·123 *Trail Management *Water Quality *Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing lAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kant i shna ·~,. A LOCATION: Lake Snohomish . lEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS. i PROPOS B) _, PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGMT. Of RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE L.EASEABLE & GENERAl .SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC~ USE(S) USE{S)l MINERAlS MI~JERALS COMMENTS ' A-1 Area sur-Habitat Improved Open Open rounding Lake. pasture 158,080 Snohomish Recreation grazing acres Unimproved pasture grazing Remote cabin permits Land sales A-2 Snohomish Settlement Habitat Remote cabins Closed Open to 141,,800 Lake Subd" oi 1 & gas .. gross I, II, II I Recreat ·ion acres Snohomish Closed to Lake coal. Homestead A-3 Area north-Improved and Open Open east of Lake Habitat unimproved 11,520 Minchumina pasture acres grazing ' ' Remote cabin I permits I I Settlement L_ * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prahibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. - TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 08 MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna - B SOUTHERN SHORE OF LAKE MINCHUMINA MANAGEMENT INTENT: This area will be retained in public ownership and managed primarily to protect habitat valut~s. There are no disposals designated in this unit. The unit will remain open to mineral develop- ment under leasehold location. Fish and Wildlife: The wetlands south and east of Lake Minchumina is valuable waterfowl habitat. In addition it is prime habitat for moose and important habitat for other species, including peregrine falcons and other raptors. Fish and wildlife habitat is designated a primary use in this unit. A primary management objective is to minimize disturbance of nasting and molting waterfowl~ Forestry: Forestry is designated a secondary use in this unit. Forested land along the south shore of the lake will be available for timber harvesting subject to consultation with the Cepartment of Fish and Game to ensure the timber cutting activity is located and done in a manner that does not harm the critical fish and wildlife values of the area. Recreation: For scientific studies of the natural and human history in the Basin, the Lake Minchumina Archaeological Site will be protected. Recreation is designated a primary use on this site (subunit B-2). The eastern area of south shore vegetation will be maintained in a natural state. Other Resources: There are no known mineral or agricultural values in the unit. No disposals are recommended in this unit due to the high values for wild- life. The unit will remain open to mineral development under leasehold location. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of gu-idelines presented in that chapter. All of the g,uideline$. could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks .. Agriculture *Recreation Forestry Settlement ;.·subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management In stream Flow Stream Corridors 3-125 *Trail Management *Water Quality *Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing lt:XTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 09 Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are pr'esented bel ow. L. Oi 1 and Gas Drilling operations for oil and gas development are not permitted in this subunit. Development must occur through directional drilling from outside the boundaries of subunits B-1 and B-2. 2. Locatable Minerals Surface uses of mining properties shall be limited to those necessary for the prospecting, extr"action or processing of mineral deposits. Permits for mill sites and tailings disposal may be granted by the director. Unautnorized surface uses will he considered in trespass. 3-126 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna -B - lAND USE DESIGNATIONS PRiit".R;l PROHIBITED SECONDARY SURFACE SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC:k USE(S) USE(S)l B-1 Habitat Recreation Land sales 23,6HO forestry Material acres sales Improved and unimproved pasture grazing Roads Utility corridors B-2 Recreation Forestry Remote cabin permits 1,920 Habitat acres .i * Proposed classification LOCATION: Southern Shore of Lake Minchumina LEGISLATIVE MINERALS DESIGNATIONS. PROPOSED MGMT. Of HGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL MINERALS MINERALS COMMENTS Open to Open See management leasehold unit guidelines location for oi 1 and gas. Open to Open leasehold location l Other uses such as materia~ sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed ·•f consistent with the management intent and management guideline~ of tl IS unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 10 MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna -C NORTH SHORE LAKE MINCHUMINA MANAGEMENT INTENT: Most of this unit will be retained in public owner- ship under multiple use management. The primary management objective is forestry management. Other management objectives are to protect fish and wildlife resources and recreation opportunities. Two disposals are planned for this unit. Fish and Wildlife: The unit pro vi des pri rne habitat for caribou and fu rbearers and impor- tant habitat for severa 1 other species, including peregrine fa 1 cons and other raptors around Lake Minchuminaa Sport fishing occurs on the lake. Fish and wildlife habitat is designated a primary use in subunit C-1. The habitat and re 1 a ted human use va 1 ues described above wi 11 be protected. Forestry: Forestry is des i 9aated a primary use in this unit. The primary forestry management ~ojective is to provide wood for local u~e. Commer- cial timber harvest permits may be allowed if there is a surplus of wood products after the needs of residents are met. Recreation: Recraation is designated a secondary use in this unit. Public access sites for recreational boating and camping will be designated on the north shore for use by residents and visitors. Settlement: The following projects will be offered for sale in this unit: Lake Minchumina Homestead {past sale ,area) L.ake Minchumina S~Jbdivision {400 net acres out of past remote area) (100 net acres) This new subdivision will be identified in back of the existing sub- division or within the past remote area. Both projects wi 11 not be ~offet""ed unt i 1 after 1991. Other Resources: There are no significant agriculture or mineral resources in the unit. Except for 1 and di sposa 1 s and spec i fica 11y des i. gnated recreation sites the untt will remain open to mineral entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3-128 TEXTNM4E: Chapter3 (R}P: (Kantishna) 11 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The comp 1 ete set of statewide and region a ·1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however•, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agri cu 1 ture *Recreation *Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·129 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna -C . LAND USE DESIGNATIONS PROHIBITED PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE{S)l C-1 Lake Settlement Forestry Remote cabin t4i nchumi na permits 4,100 (S) Habitat gross Lake acres Minchumina (HS) C-2 Forestry Recreation Land sales 9,600 Habiitat Remote cabin acres permits Improved and unimproved pasture grazing : I ,. ·--* Proposed c1 assi fi ,,·.ati on i \. LOCATION: North Shore Lake Minchumina LEGISLATIVE MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED MGMT. OF MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL MINERALS MINERALS COft.tENTS Closed Open to oil & gas Closed to coal Open Open 1 Other uses such as material sales, land~ leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically ~~Rgigt~ne ma{dbl .. allowedth.Such.use:s will be allO\'Ied if consistent with the management intent and y r gu e 1nes or 1s un1t, and w1th the relevant management 9\Uidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 12 MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna - D BITZSHTINI MOUNTAINS MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objec~ ives are subsurface development and protection of fish and wildlife resources. There are no lands designated for disposal in this unit. Fish and Wildlife: The area provides prime habitat for most other wi 1 dl i fe species. primary use in this unit. Minerals: for grizzlies and important habitat Fish and wi 1 dl i fe is designated a This area has high potential for mineral development. Newly discov- ered gold placer and lode deposits are in initial stages of development. Settlement: The high elevation and lack of access in this unit make it unsuitable for disposals. Other Resources: There are no significant forestry, agriculture or recreational resources in this unite For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The camp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 managem~nt guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below a~e the categories of guide 1 i nes presented in that chapter, A 11 of the guidelines cou 1 d potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with astorisks. Asricultur·e R~creati0n Forestry Settlement *Sub$Urfdce *Fish & Wildlife Transpot·tat ion Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *1tall Managemertt Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Minin~ camps ffiUSt be fenced in and garbage burned in this unit due to the high concentratior of grizzlies. 3-131 TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 13 2o A 11 state-owned land within this management unit wi 11 be open to consideration for low density remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits allowed will be worked out by an interagency team after a more detailed evaluation of area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3·132 lAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna - D LOCATION: Bitzshtini Mountains -------- --LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED . PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE lEAS EARLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S}/PC* USE{S) USE{S)l MINERAlS MINERALS COMMENTS D Habitat Land sales Open Open 21,120 Improved and acres unimproved pasture grazing •1 * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases» remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically ~'R~iQt~R~ mardby.al1owpdfh.such.uses will be allowed if consistent with the manag~nent intent and !.1 1 gu e 1nes o 1s un1t, and w1th the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 14 MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna - E MIDDLE COSNA-ZITZIANA WATERSHEDS MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be managed to encourage a variety of uses. Two d·isposals are planned. The remainder of the unit wi 11 be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Retained lands will be Managed to protect fish and wildlife resources, encourage subsurface development and recreation~ and tc protect the opportunity for future agricultural development on lands with ~gricultural potential. Agricul cure: Areas which may have agricultural potential will be managed to preserve the opportunity for eventual development for agricultural use. These areas (unit E-4) will be placed in a resource management category, and until the ,lan is amended and these areas are reevaluated, they will be under multiple use management. It should be noted that agricultural development may not be feasible if mining develops or if there is a substantial increase in the number of mining claims. Fish and Wildlife: Most of this area is low vaiue habitat and will be designated for wildlife as a secondary use. The lake west of Mooseheart Mountain, known as Mooseheart Lake, pro- vides whitefish and pike fishing opportunities. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in this subunit (E-3). Management will empha- size protection of the habitat and re 1 a ted human use va 1 ues des<:ri bed above. Mooseheart Lake will be managed as an undeveloped area. Forestry: There are no high value forestry lands in this unit. Minerals: Favorable mineral terranes for base and precious metals are located in the northwest corner of the unit at the eastern end of the Chitanata1a Mountains. This unit is open to mineral entry except where disposals are plannede. Settlement: ·~e following projects will be offered for sale in this unit: Mucha Lake I Homestead Mucha Lake I I Homestead . (1,000 net acres) (1,500 net acres) For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3·134 TEXTNM~E: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 14 ~ANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna -E MIDDLE COSNA-ZITZIANA WATERSHEDS MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be managed to encourage a variety of usese Two disposal~ are planned. The remainder of the un.it will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Retained lands will be JWanaged to' protect fish and wildli.fe resources, encourage subsurface development and recreation, and to protect the opportunity for future agricultural development on lands with agricultural potentiale Agriculture: Areas which may have agricu.ltural potential will be managed to preserve the opportunity for eventual development for agricultural use. These areas (unit E-4) will be placed in a resource management category, and until the plan is amended and these areas are reevaluated, they will be under multiple use management. It should be noted that agricultural development may not be feasible if mining develops or if there is a substantial incr~ase in th~ number of mining claims. Fish and Wildlife: r~ost of this area is low value habitat 1\0d wildlife dS a secondary use. be designated for The lake west of Mooseheart Mountaint known as Mooseheart Lake, pro- vides whitefish and pike fishing opportunities. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in this subunit (E-3). Management wi 11 empha- size protection of the habitat and re 1 a ted human use values described above. Mooseheart Lake will be managed as an undeveloped area. Forestry: There are no high value forestry lands in this unit. Minerals: Favorable mineral terranes for base and precious metals are located in the northwest corner of the unit at the eastern end of the Chitanatala Mountains. This unit is open to mineral entry except where disposals are planned. Settlement: The following projects will be offered for sale in this unit: Mucha Lake I Homestead Mucha Lake I I Homestead . (1,000 net acres) (1,500 net acres) For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3-134 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with aster·i s ks. Agri cu 1 tu re *Rec rec:~t i on Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazina ... Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Remote Cabins All state-owned land within unit E-2 will be open to consideration for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits a 11 owed wi 11 be worked out by an inter- agency team after a more detailed evaluation of area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3-135 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Ka••tishna - E LOCATION: Cosna -Zitziana ---------------- LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS \ OESIGNAliONS, PROPOSED PROIUBITED MGMT. OF MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECOrJDARY SURF"CE LOCATABlE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE{S) USE(S)l .Ml.NERALS MINERALS COMMENTS E-1 Mucha Lake I, I Sett 1 e1nent Remote cabins Closed Open to oi 1 3,040 , I I, Homestead -& gas gross Closed to acres coal E-2 Low Value Recreation Remote cabins Open Open Resource 208,000 Management acres -h,ab·itat - E-3 Mooseheart Recreation Roads Closed Closed Lake 1,920 Habitat Utility acres corridors Remote cabins Land sales Leases Improved ' pasture grazing E-4 Agri·culture · High Value Land sales Open Open Resource 53,120 Management Remote cabins -agriculture > I acre:s -habitat * Proposed classification 1 Other uses s~Jch as rnateri a 1 sa 1 es, 1 and leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not speci fica lly prohibited may be.al1owed •. Such.uses wil1 be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management gu1de11nes of th1s un1t, and v-nth the relevant 111anagement guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Chapt~r3 (R)P: (Kant·ishna) 16 MANAGEMENT UNIT; Kant·ishna -F CHITANATALA MOUNTAINS ~At(AGEME~T INTENT: This area will be retained in public ot~nership under multiple use management. Primary management objectives are subsurface d~velopment and protect·ion of fish and wildlife resources. Areas with agrit;'tfltural potential will be managE!d to protect the opportunity for fti'-9-'.,.l'Y!! agricultural development~ There are no disposal land~ identified 1 n t~i s unit. The area wi 11 remain open to mi nera 1 entry. ~gi-~i culture : Approximately 1,920 acres (unit F-2) in the southwest portion of the unit which may have agriculture potential wi 11 be managed to preserve the Op1Jortunity for eventual agricultura~ development. These areas will be placed in a resource management category, and until the plan is amended and ~hese areas are reevaluated, they will ~e managed for their fish and wildlife and min~ral values. It should be noted that future agricultural develop~ent may be unfeasible if mineral development occurs or if there is a substantial increase in the number of minin~ claims. Fish and Hi lc:Hi fe: This unit pro vi des pr"i me grizzly habitat and important habitat for several other ~i'Jecies. Fish and wildlife habitat is designated a primary use in this management unit. Forestry;. The ar·~li is high in elevation and does not have an.y known values for forestry. Minerals: This area has good potential for mineral development. The Chitanata 1 a ~10untai n~· consist Qf mixed 1 gneous and sedimentary terrane with potential for a wicte variety of minerals. This unit will remain open to mineral development. Recreation: Due to the remote location of this unit no recreation values of significance h~ve been identified~ Settlement: The remoteness and elevation of the unit make it unsuitable for· settlement. For addition a 1 i nf ormat i oh about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3-137 TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 1/ MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The comp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 management _guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks~ Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Qua 1 ity Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented be1o~. 1. Remote Cabins All state-owned land within this unit F-1 will be open to considera- tion fnr remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits allowed will be worked out by an interagency team after a more detai 1 ed eva 1 uat ion of area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3-138 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna F LOCATION: Chitanatala ·Mountains ___,. LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. Of MGMT .. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABlE lEASEABlE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE{S) USE(S)l MINERALS . MINERALS COit4ENTS . F-1 Habitat Settlement Improved and Open Open Low density unimproved settlement 17,920 pasture possible, case acres grazing by case --~. High Value " " F-2 Agriculture Resource Land sales Open Open 1 an ds Management 1,920 -agri cu l~ture Remote cabins· acres -mi nera·1s -habitat r * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically ~~ohibite~ mavdbe.allowed~h.Such.uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and nagemen gu1 e11nes or L 1s un1t, and Wlth the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 18 MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna -G UPPER COSNA RIVER CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT INTENT: rnis area will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Primary management objectives are to protect fish and wildlife resources and to protect the option for future agricul- tural developnent in areas .-;th good agricultural potential. No land disposals are designated in this unit. The area Will remain open to •i nera 1 entry. Agriculture: Areas which may have agricultural potential (G-1) will be managed to preserve the opportunity for possib.le agricultural devE;1Qpment .. These areas wi 11 be p 1 aced in a resource management category; and unt i 1 the plan is amended and these areas are reevaluated, they will be managed for their fish and wildlife values. It should be noted that future agricul- tural development may not be feasible if mineral development occurs or if there is a substantial increase in the number of mineral claims. Fish and Wildlife: This area has value as important habitat for several wildlife species, including prime gri'zzly habitat in the mountains to the south and historic caribou winter range around tne middle Cosna River. Fish and wildlife habitat is designated the primary use in the unit. The unit will be managed to maintain the habitat values described above. The hi stori ca lly used caribou rar.~e on the Cosna wi i 1 be protected to allow future expansion of the McKin1ey herd, Other Resourc£!5: There are no known forestry; mineral, settlement or rg~r~ation resources in the unit. The unit will remain open to mineral entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, OLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The camp 1 ete set of statewide and r·egi on a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agri cu 1 ture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream FlO\v Stream Corridors 3-140 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 19 Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Remote Cabins All state-owned land within unit G-1 will be open to considerdtion for low density remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits allowed will be worked out by an interagency team after a more detai 1 ed eva 1 uat ion of area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3-141 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna - G LOCATION: Upper Cosna _ __...:....:..__ ___ _ . lEGISlATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS~ PROPOSED ) PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGMT. Of RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE lOCATABlE lEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* USE{S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COHt4ENTS High Value l. G-1 Agricultur-e Resource land sales Open Open areas Management . 12,200 ~-agriculture Remote cabins acres -habitat ~-minerals I , . ...-, G-2 Habitat land sales Open Open 102,400 Improved acres pasture grazing * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as l!late\rial sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may ~e allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXiNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 20 MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna - H LOWER COSNA RIVER CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT INTENT: Most of this unit will be retained in public owner- ship and managed primarily to protect the fish and wildlife resources and related human use. A Sllall portion of the unit with good agricultural potential will be designated resource management to protect future options for agricultural development. One disposal is designated in this unit. Other than this settlement area, the unit will remain open to •ineral entry. Agriculture: Approximately 1,300 acres which may have agricultural potential (H-3) will be managed to preserve the opportunity for possible agricultural developmenta These areas will be placed in a resource management cate- gory, and until the plan is amended and these areas are reevaluated, they will be managed to protect fish and wildlife values~ Fish and Wildlife: The Cosna River riparian corridor provides important habitat for moose and furbearers. The river corridor also is valuable for black bear feeding in spring and for movement of game animals. Hunting, trapping and fishing is light and concentrated along the navigable portion of the river. Fish and wildlife habitat is designated a primary use in this unit (subunit H-2) and will be the principal management emphasis. The unit will be managed to protect the habitat resources and related human uses described above. Minerals: Mining claims exist along the main channel and tributaries of the Cosna River. Areas with mining claims wi 11 be managed to preserve the opportunity for eventua 1 deve 1 opment. Other th,~n the settlement area; the unit will remain open to mineral entry. Settlement: The Upper Cosna Homestead (6 ,000 acres) wi 11 be offered for sale in this unit. The Mooseheart Trai 1 and Cosna Trai 1 run through this project and will be protected. Other Resources: There are no si gni fi cant forestry or recreation resources in the unit. The lack of access to the unit and the poorly drained soils make most of the unit of low priority for settlement. Therefore no additional lands are designated for disposal in this unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM~ 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3·143 TEXTNAME: Cnapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 21 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. A 11 of the guidelines cou 1 d potentially apply to uses within the management unit; howevers those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agri culture Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wi 1 dl i fe Transportation Access lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors s .. 144 *Trail Management Water Qua 1 ity Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna - H LOCATION: Lower Cosna I LEGiSLAJIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNAJIONS, PROPOS EO PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGHT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COMMENTS H-1 Upper Cosna , Sett 1 ement Habitat Remote cabins Closed Closed to (homestead) coal 12,000 gross Open to acres oi 1 & gas .-- H-2 Cosna Habitat Land sales Open Open corridor 22,400 Remote cabins acres Impr·oved pasture grazing _, High Value H-3 f.griculture Resource Land sales Open Open Management 1,300 -agriculture Remote cabins· acres -habitat -minerals * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically M'R~i~iiR~ mardb,.allowed~, .Such.uses.will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and Y m r gu· e 1nes or t.tllS un1t~~ and w1th the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAHE: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 22 MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna - I ZITZIANA RIVER CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT INTENT: Most of this unit will be retained ill public owner- ship under DIJltiple use management. Principal management objectives on retained lands are to protect fish and wildlife resources and to protect the option for future agricultural development in areas wi,th agricultural potential. Three areas have been designated for disposa I in this unit. Other than the settlement areas~ the unit will remain 1)pen to mineral entry. Agriculture: Approximately 12,200 acres in the northern portion of this unit (subunit I-3) wi11 be managed to reserve the opportunity for possible agricultural development. These areas will be placed in a resource man-agement category, and unti 1 the plan is amended and these areas are reeviluated, they will be managed for their fish and wil~life values. It should be noted that future agricultural development may not be feasible if mineral development occurs or if there is a substantial increase in mining claims. Fish and Wildlife: The Zi tziana River riparian corridor pro vi des impor·tant habitat for moose and furbearers. The river corridor is also valuable for black bear feeding in spring and for movement of game animals. Related human use is significant. Hunting, trapping and fishing is light and concentrated along the navigable portion of the river. Fish and W'ildlife habitat is designated a primar,l use in the sub- unit I-1. The subunit wi 11 be managed to protect the habitat and human use values described above. Recreation: Some recreation a 1 use occurs in the area of Wi en L~ike which has good potential for water-based recreation and possibly for co0111ercial recrea- tion in the long term. Public access will be reserved 11n Wien lake and a site identified and reserved for sale or lease for a cormercial lodge. Settlement: There is some settlement potential in the area. A previous disposal (Zitziana -2,500 net acres) and two planned disposals (Wien Lake -650 acre subdivision and a 4,000 acre homestead) are scheduled for sale in this unit. Si nee these di sposa 1 s ,are considered more than adequate to meet the needs for land in the area, no additional lanis are identified for sale. Access sites and corridors from the lakefront to tt1e homestead area will be identified to minimize the impact on the shoreli~1e. Other· ~escurces: Other resource values in the unit are low. There arH no known miner- al values. Other than the settlement area, the unit will remain open to mineral entry. 3·146 I~XINAMt: Chapter~ tK)P: \Kantlsnna) Lj For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks~ MANAeEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regiona'l management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines pr~sented in that chapter. A'Jl of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation For·estry *Settlement *Subsurface * F i s h & Wi 1 d 1 if e Transport;ati on *Access *Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-14'1 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing - LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna -I LOCATION: Zitziana River LEGISLATIV[ LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS~ PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* USE{ S) USE(S)l MINERALS J MINERALS COMMENTS I-1 Habitat Remote Cabins Open Open 57,600 Land sales acres Improved pasture grazing 1-2 Wien Lake ( S) Settlement Habitat Remote cabins Closed Closed coal 99,200 Wien Lake Recreation Open oi 1 & gross (HS) gas acres Zi tzi ana ( HS) High Value I-3 Agriculture Resource · Land sales Open Open Management 12,200 -agriculture Remote Cabins acres -habitat -minerals * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as materia 1 sa 1 es, 1 and leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not speci fica lly prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Chapter3 ( R) P: (Kant i shna) 24 MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna -J EAST TWIN LAKE MANAGEMENT INTENT: This uni,; wi 11 be managed to encout'"age a variety of uses. Primary objectives are: 1) to encourage additional settlement in land disposal areas at West Twin Lake, Snoshoe, Kindamina, Iksgiza, Geskamina Lake and Kantishna; 2} personal and commercial forestry manage- ment; 3) protecting the option for future agricultural d£velopment in areas with agricultural potential; and 4) protection of fish and wildlife values. Agriculture: The approximately 67,200 acres in the northern portion of the unit (J-3) which may have agricultural potential will be managed to preserve the opportunity for possible development. These areas will be placed in a resource management category, and until the plan is amended and these areas are reeva 1 uated, they wi 11 be managed for the retention va 1 ues discussed above. It should be noted that future agricultural development may not be feasible if mineral development occurs or if there is a substantial increase in the number of miniDg claims. Fish and Wildlife: The unit provides prime habitat for caribou and important habitat for several other species. The unit will be managed to maintain these habitat values .. Forestry: There are good stands of timber in this unit. The area will be managed to protect opportunities for both commercial and personal use. Minerals: There are no known mi nera 1 resources in this unit at this time. Subunits J-1 and J-3 will remain open to mineral entry. Recreation: Public access sites for lake-oriented recreation will be reserved on both East and West Twin Lakes. ~Recreation is designated a primary use in an extEnsive area of Middle Zitziana Dunes (subunit J-4)ft This area will be managed as an important natural site for study of land dune types and their interaction with the landscape. This natural site includes a representative section of bottomland habitat. Settlement: Much of the unit has very poor access and poorly drained soils and is therefore unsuited for land disposals~ However, previous land disposals at West Twin Lake (119 acres), Snoshoe (1,600 net acres), Kindamina (193 net acres), Geskamina Lakes (205 net acres), Iksgiza (227 net acres), and Kantishna Homestead (6;000 net acres) will re~nain open for additional land disposal. · 3-149 TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 25 In addition to these offerings, there will be a 1,500 acre homestead area offered adjacent to the Kindamina Lake Subdivision and 1,500 acres adjacent to the Geskakmina Lake Subdivision. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation *Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface * F i s h & Wi 1 d 1 if e Transportation *Access *Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Remote Cabins All state-owned land within unit J-1 will be open to consideration for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of per·mits allowed wi 11 be worked out by an inter- agency team after a more detailed evaluation of area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3·150 Col:l • .... Cl.l - LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna -J LOCATION: East Twin LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, I PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGMT •. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEABLE ~ GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S}/PC* tJSE(S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COMMENTS ' J-1 Low Value Land sales Open Open Resource 151,700 Management Improved acres -recreat1on pasture -habitat grazing J-2 Geskamina Settlement Forestry Remote cabins Closed Closed coal ( HS, S) 59,800 Kindamina Open oil & gross ( HS, S) gas acres Iksgi za ( S) West Twin Lake (S) Snowshoe (HS) Kantishna{HS) High Value J-3 Agriculture Resource Land sales Open Open Management 67,200 Remote Cabins acres Forestry . Agriculture Minerals * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as materia 1 sales, 1 and leases, remote caui n permits, etc., that are not speci fica lly ~~R9ig1~nP mardgr·alJowfdth.such.uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and ~ 1 -Y 1 e o 1s un1t, and Wlth the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna -J {contt LOCATION: East Twin . LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED HGMT. Of MGMTo OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEA8lE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE{S)l MINERALS MINERALS COMMENTS - J-4 Zitziana Recreation Habitat Land sales Closed Closed to Dunes coal. 640 · Remote cabins acres Open to directional drilling for oil and gas. J < * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as.m.:tterial sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allovJed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with l.he relevant management guidel·ines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 26 MANAGE"ENT UNIT: Kantishna - K UPPER KANTI SHNA MANAGEMENT INTENT: This area will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. The principal management objectives are to protect the fish and wildlife resources and to maintain in a natural state tb~ wetlands which comprise most of the unit. There are no new lands designated for disposal in this unit~ A previous disposal, Cannon, will re.ain open. The unit will remain open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: Fish and wildlife are the principal \•alues found in this unit. The area of the upper Kantishna River Corridor provides important habitat for several wildlife species, including waterfowl, and prime habitat for moose and furbearers. The Kantishna River is also prime habitat for resident fish and cnntains salmon spawning areas, as well as being the primary corri dar for human use and anima 1 movement. Fish and wildlife habitat is designated the primary use in subunit K-1. The unit will be managed to maintain the values and uses describe.d above. Settlement: Cannon Homestead (15700 net acres) will remain available for sale over-the-counter in this unit. Other Resources: The area is inaccessi b 1 e marsh land and therefore of low va 1 ue for forestry, settlement, or agriculture. Little recreational use occurs in the area due to its location and topography. There are no known mineral values, but the unit will remain open to mineral entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guide 1 i nes presented in that chapter. A 11 of the guide 1 i nes could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with aster·i sks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management In stream Flow Stream Corridors 3·153 *Tra i l Management Water Quality *Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 27 Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Remote Cabins A11' state-owned land within unit K-1 will be open to c~nsideration for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits a 11 owed wi 11 be worked otn; by an inter- agency team after a more detailed evaluation of area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3·154 TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 27 Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Remote Cabins All state-owned land within unit K-1 will be open to consideration for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits a 11 owed wi 11 be worked out by an inter- agency team after a more detailed evaluation of are-:t and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3·154 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna - K LOCATION: Upper Kantishna LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGN:ATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITEO MGHT~ Of MGMT. Of RELINQUISHMENTS I PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEI~SEABlE &, GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COM14ENTS . i K-1 Habitat Improved and Consider~ f([)r unimproved Open Open e.x:chan~}e 10r 7,700 pasture r:e 1 i nqt!.li slhmen1t acres ·grazing K-2 Cannon ( HS) , Settlement Habitat Remote cabin~; Closed Closed to coal 16,640 gross Opem to acres oi 1 & gas ·. * Propos1ed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permiits, etc., that are not specifically M'RRi~ite~ marctbe.allowedzt .such. uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and Y men gu e11nes or t.llS un1t, and 1r11th the nelevant managemenlt guidelines in chap.ter 2. i I I I I TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 28 MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna - L BEAR PAW MANAGEMENT INTENT: Approximately 60~ (30,000 acres) of this unit will be offered under the homestead program. The remainder of the unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. The retained lands have low resource values with the exception of fish and wildlife habitat. The unit will be ma~aged to protect these v::lues .. The fee simple homestead area will be cl~sed to mineral entry. The remainder of the unit wi 11 remain open to 11i nei .... a 1 entry. Fish and Wildlife: This unit provides important habitat for several species including waterfowl, and prime habitat for moose and furbearers. Fish and wildlife is designated as a secondary use in the portion of the unit to be offered for homesteading and a primary use in other port)ons of the unit. Settlement: Bearpaw Homestead (2,500 net acres) will be offered for sale in this unit. Other Resources: Except for the area to be offered under the homestead program this remote unit is poorly drained and inaccessible, and has no known for- estry, agricultural, miner;:il or recreational values. The marshy nature of the area and the difficult access make it inappropriate for additional development. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. · MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The camp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guide 1 i nes presented in that chapter. A 11 of the guide 1 i nes cou 1 d potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicabl~ in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Rec r~eat ion Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-156 *Trail Management Water Quality *Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 29 Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Locatable Minerals Surface uses of mining properties shall be limited to those necessar~ for the prospecting, extraction or processing of mineral deposits .. Perm·its for mill sites and tailings disposal may be granted by the. director~ Unauthorized surface uses will he considered in trespasse 3-157 w • -C.J1 (X) lAND USE SJMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna - L LOCATION: Bear Paw ------- LEGISLATIVE lAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS» PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. Of MGHT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE l.EASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COti4ENTS L-1 . Habitat Remote Cabins Open Open Land sales 21,800 acres Improved and unimproved pasture grazing Closed to L-2 Bear Paw ( HS) Settlement Habitat Remote cabins Closed coal Open to 20,150 oi 1 & gas gross acres -* Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as materia 1 sa 1 es, 1 and 1 eases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not speci fica lly prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 30 MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna -M FLATS SURROUNDING UPPER TOKLAT RIVER MANAGEMENT INTENf: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management<e The unit has low values for most resources although fish and wildlife values are present and a small portion of the unit has agricultural potential. Tne unit will be managed primarily to protect the fish and wildlife resources and potential agricultural values. There are no lands designated for disposal in the unit. It will remain open to mineral entry. Agriculture: The approximately 4,500 acres which have agricultural potential (M-1) are designated resource management. It should be noted that future agri- cultural development may not be feasible if mineral development occurs or if there is a substantial increase in the number of mining claims. Fish and Wildlife: Fish and wildlife are the principal values found in this unit. The upland area provides important habitat for several species, including waterfowl on small lakes in the southwest part of the unit. Fish and wi 1 dl i fe habitat is designated resource management in this unit. Minerals: Mining claims exist in the headwaters of Clear Creek. Areas with mining claims will be managed to preserve the opportunity for eventual development. The unit will remain open to mineral entrye Other Resources: The area is of low value for other resources. It is poorly drained and inaccessible and therefore of low value for forestry or settlement. Little recreational use occurs in the area due to its location and topography. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The camp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guide 1 i nes presented in that chapter. A 11 of the guide 1 i nes cou 1 d potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·159 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 31 B Management guidelines that apply just to this managemant unit are presented below. 1. Remote Cabins All state-owned land within subunit M-2 will be ooen to consideration • for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits a 11 owed wi 11 be worked out by an inter- agency team after a more detailed evaluation of area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. Access to this unit for remote cabtns shall avoid the spawning habitat (Unit 0) on the Toklat. 3~160 lAml USE SU~:l\RY I SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna - M LOCATION: Flats surronding upper Toklat River LEGISLATIVE l LAND USE DES!GNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS~ -PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE.~S} LISE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COMMENTS High Value M-1 Agriculture Resource Land. sales Open Open I Management 4,500 !Remote Cabins , acres -agriculture ,. " I -minerals I ----- Low Value M-2 Resource Land sa· les Open Open Management 26,300 acres -habitat .. minerals - I I * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. . TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 32 MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna -N TOKLAT RIVER CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained ir. public ownership under multiple use management. The prim~ry management objectives are to protect fish and wildlife resources and preserve the option for later agr·icultural development in one :.-"lall portion of the unit. There are no lands designated for disposal in the unit, which will remain open tc mi nel""a 1 entry. Agriculture: There is one small area (subunit N-2, approximately 4,480 acres) which may have agricultural potential in the western part of the unit. This area (N-2) will be managed to preserve the opportunity for eventual development for agricultural use. This area which is not likely to affect the Toklat Springs critical habitat unit (subunit 0), wi 11 be placed in a resource management category, and until the plan is amended will be managed for its fish and wildlife values. It should be noted that future agricultural development may not be feasible if mineral development occurs or if there is a substantial increase in th~ number of mining claims. Fish and Wildlife: The riparian and up 1 and areas along the Tok l at and Sushana Rivers provid~ important habitat for most wildlife species and prime habitat for moose and furbearers along the river and for grizzly bears in the uplands. r.' Toklat River corridor south of the Toklat Springs spawning area is a LJjor grizzly concentration area. The Toklat and Kantishna Rivers are p~;ime habitat for resident fish, the migratory pathway for chum salmon to reach Tok l at Springs, important game movement corridors and in the lower and middle portions, areas of heavy human use. Fish and wildlife habitat is designated a primary use in subunit N-1. The subunit wi 11 be managed to protect the habitat and associ a ted human use values described abovec Because the goal is to provide wilder- ness hunting experiences in this subunit, av:ess to this area will be 1 imited or discouraged. To ensure the pub 1 i c safety and protect the integrity of the wildlife habitat, human activity will not be encouraged in the Toklat River salmon spawning area where grizzlies concentrate .. Areas upriver from Toklat Springs will be managed to prevent degradation of water quality or other adverse impacts on the Toklat Springs spawning area. Recreation: Recreation is designated a secondary use in this managemPnt unit. Recreational use of the corridor includes hunting, float trips down the river and use of the winter trails. These uses will be encouraged to the extent that the quality of the spawning area is not compromised. Other Resources: The area is poorly drained and inaccessible and therefore of low value for forestry or sett 1 ement and most other resources. The unit wi 11 remain onen to mineral entry. ltXINAME: Ghapter3 lK)P: lKantlsnna) jj For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guide 1 i nes presented in that chapter. A 11 of the guide 1 i nes cou 1 d potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however-, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Ag ri cu 1 tu re Transportation *Recreation Access Forestry Lakeshore Management Settlement Instream Flow *Subsurface *Stream Corridors *Fish & Wildlife 3-163 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing I I LANO USE SUMMARY SUBl{EGION/J~ANAGEMENT UNIT: Kant i shna -N LOCATION: Toklat River Corridor LEGISLATIVE· LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGHT. Of MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE lOCATABlE lEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S}/PC* USE(S) USE(S)l MINERAlS MINERALS COHI4ENTS N-1 Habitat Recreation Air strips Open Open 171,520 New roads acres Improved and unimproved pasture grazing Uti 1 ity corridors Trapping cabins Remote cabins Land sales Leases High Value N:...2 Agriculture Resource Land sales Open Open Management 4,480 Remote Cabins acres -agriculture -habitat * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowedo Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management g~idelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 34 MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna -0 TOKLAT CRITICAL SALMON HABITAT MANAGEMENT INTENT: The Toklat Springs spawning area is proposed for Legislative Designation as Critical Habitat (A-1 Habitat). No lands are designated for disposal in this unit. The unit will be closed to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: This area is an extremely productive chum salmon spawning area which is very important to the subsistence and commercial fisheries along the Tanana and Yukon Rivers. There is a 1 so heavy use of the area by gri z- zlies, furbearers, raptors, overwintering mallards and other wildlife. Fish and wildlife habitat is the only designated primary use in the unit. · The area is recommended for legislative Critical Habitat designation. Other Resources: There are no known significant forestry, agricultural, recreational or mineral values in the unit. Due to the critical value of the habitat, no areas are designated for di sposa 1 in this unit. The unit wi 11 be closed to mineral entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Out 1 i ned be 1 ow are the categories of guide 1 i nes presented in that chapter. A 11 of the guide 1 i nes cou 1 d potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Transportation Recreation Access Forestry Lakeshore Management Settlement Instream Flow Subsurface *Stream Corridors *Fish & Hi 1 dl i fe 3-165 *Trail Management Water Qua 1 ity Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna -0 LOCATION: Toklat Critical Habitat LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGMTo OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE lOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE( S) USE{S)l MINERALS MINERALS COti4ENTS ' 0 Habitat Timber , Closed Closed to Lesislative . I harvesting coal. designation 2,000 recommended acres Material Open to for cr1tica·l sales directional habitat dri 11 i ng Improved and for oi 1 and unimproved gas. pasture grazing New roads Trapper cabins . Remote cabins ' Land sales Leases * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land 1eases 1, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically Qrohibited may be.allowed·., Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and ~anag~nent gu1del1nes of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Chapter3 {R)P: (Kantishna) 35 MANAGEMENT UNIT: KANTISHNA - P CHITSIA MOUNTAIN MANAGEMENT INTENT: This area wi 11 be reta.ined in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are subsurface development and protection of fish and wi 1 dl i fe resources. Areas with agricultural potential will be designated resource management. There are no lands designated for disposal in this unit. Agriculture: Approximately 2,600 acres of land in the western portion of the unit (P-2) may have good agricultural potential. This land will be placed Jn a resource management category, and until the plan is amended it will be under multiple use management. It should be noted that future agricul- tural development may not be feasible if mineral development occurs or if there is a substantial increase in mini~g claims. Fish and Wildlife: The area west of the upper Toklat River is important habitat for most wildlife species and is prime habitat for grizzlies and furbearers. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in subunit P-1. The entire subunit will be managed to maintain important habitat values. Minerals: The area has si gni fi cant mi nera 1 potentia 1 for base meta 1 deposits. A high grade occurrence grading 3% lead, 1% zinc, and over 1 ounce/ton silver was found in oxidized rock on Chitsia Mountain. Extensive low- grade mineralization is associated with this high grade zone. The unit will remain open to mineral entry. Other Resources: There are no known si gni fi cant forestry or recreation this unit. The lack of access to the area and high mineral \-'li 1 d 1 i fe va 1 ues make it a low priority for sett l errtent, lands are designated for disposal. resources in and fish and Therefore no For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and region a 1 management guidelines a.re presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below arG the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of tne guidelines CQIJ]d potentially apply to uses within the management u~it; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Transportation Recreation Access Forestry Lakeshore Management Settlement Instream Flow *Subsurface *Stream Corridors *Fish & Wildlife 3-167 *Trail Management Water Qua 1 'ity Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 36 Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Remote Cabins All state-owned land within subunit P-1 will be open to consideration for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits allowed will be determined by an inter- agency team after a more detailed evaluation of the area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3-168 LAND USE SUMMARY SUB'REGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna -P LOCATION: Chitsia Mountain ' I -- I· LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MiNERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. Of MGMT. OF REliNQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE lOCATABLE LEASEABLE ' & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION . USE{ S)/PC* USE(S} USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COMMENlS ... .. P-1 Habitat Improved and Open Open unimproved 13,400 pasture acres gr·azing ' ·, Land sales . " - High Value ,. P-2 Agriculture Resource Land sales Open Open Mana gemer1t ' 2,600 Remote cabins acres -agriculture -habitat ·+;.. -mi ner·a 1 s ! ,,.. ~ * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as materia 1 sales, 1 and leases, remote cabin pe1rmi ts, ~etc., that are not speci fica lly Mrohi bited may be. a 11 owed., . Such. uses wi 11 be a 1'1 ovted if consistent with the management intent and anagement gu1~el1nes of th1s un1t, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (~)P: (Kantishna) 37 MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna ..., Q COMMA LAKE MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. The primary management objective is tt. pro- tect habitat values, hunting and other dispersed recreation opportuni- ties.. "G1ere. are no lands designated for disposa 1 in the unit. The area wi 11' r~rrtdin open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: This unit provides important grizzly bear habitat. The upland area around Comma Lake is important habitat for several ~tJildlife species, especially moose and furbearers. Fish and wildlife habitat is designated a primary use in ~his unit. Grizzlies will be managed primarily for hunting under wilderness condi- tions and secondarily for maximum participation, therefore improvement of access to this area wi 11 not be encouraged. The uplands around Comma Lake will be managed to maintain their habitat values. Forestry: There are forest values on the Totek Hills and along the Teklanika. Forestry is designated a primary use in Subunit Q-2. Other Resources: The area is poorly drained and i naccess i b 1 e and therefore of low value for agriculture or settlement. Recreation is designated a second- ary use. The pt'i nc i pa 1 recreation a 1 va 1 ue of the area is winter tra i 1 s. Tne unit will remain open to mineral entryo For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks~ MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The comp 1 ete set of statewide and region a i management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter z of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & vJildlife Transportation Access *La~.eshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-170 *Trail Management Water Qua1ity Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing TEXTNAME: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 38 Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Remote Cabins State-owned land in Subunit Q-3 wi 11 be open to consideration for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits a 11 owed wi 11 be worked out by an interagency team after a more detailed evaluation of the area and prior to announcing the opening to the publ~c. 3·171 ~ • -~ N LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/f~ANAGEMENT UNIT: Kanti shna -Q LOCATION: Comma Lake LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGHT. Of MGMT. OF REL.INQUISHHENT:i PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE lOCATABlE lEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S}/PC* USE(,S) USE(S)l MINER.1\LS MINERALS COMMENTS Q-1 Habitat Recreation Land sales Open Open 49,280 Forestry Improved acres pasture grazing Remote cabins I Q-2 Forestry Recreation Improved Open Open pasture 10,240 Habitat grazing acres Remote cabins Land sales Q-3 Habitat Settlement Improved Open Open Low denstty pasture sett 1 ement may Forestry grazing be acceptable • . * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be a 11 owed. Such uses wi 11 be a 11 ov1ed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant manage1nent guidelines in chapter 2. LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna -Q tOCATION: Comma Lake lEGISlATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGHT. OF MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE lOCATA.HLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUSUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE{S) USE{S)l f MINERALS MINERALS COMMENTS j- Q-1 Habitat Recreation Land sales Open Open 49~280 Forestry Improved acres pasture grazing I J Remote cabins j ~ Q-2 Forestry Recreation Improved Open Open pasture 10,240 Habitat grazing acres Remote cabins Land sales - Q-3 Habitat Sett 1 erne•• t Improved Open Open Low density ;; pasture settlement may Forestry grazing be acceptable • . * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such dS material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNA~1E: Chapter3 (R)P: (Kantishna) 39 MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna - R BLACK BEAR WETLANDS MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. The principal management objective is to protect fish and wildlife resources. There are no lands designated for disposal in this unit. The area will remain open to mineral entry. fish and Wildlife: The lower Kantishna River and associated wetlands provide important habitat values for many ·wildlife species and prime habitat values for moose, furbearers, waterfowl and b 1 ack bears. Fish and wildlife is designated the pr·imary use in this unit. This unit will be managed to maintain important habitat values. Other Resources: The area is poorly drained and inaccessible and therefore of low value for forestry, agriculture or settlement. The unit will temain open to mi nera 1 entry. Recreation is a 1 so designated a secondary use; the principal recreational value of the area is the use of winter trails. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM) 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regi ona 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely :o be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation *Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-173 *Trail Management Water Quality *Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing lAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Kantishna - R LOCATION: Black Bear Lake Wetlands lEGISLATIVE LAND USE o:ESIGNATIONS MINERALS iiESIGNATIONS, ' PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT .. Of MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE lOCATABlE lEASEABlE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC:* USE{S) USE(S)l MINERAlS MINERALS COfflENTS R Habitat Recreation Land sales Open Open 59,000 Improved and acres unimproved I pasture grazing Remote cabins ( I -* Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically ~~ohibite£ ma{dbl.all.owfdf .Such._uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and nagemen gu . e 1 nes o hl s un1 t, and Wl th thA ro lt:~~,Jont management guide 1 i nes in chapter 2. I Subregion. 4 Parks High"'ay ----------------~...,..=-~t:Wl"":-..~ 1. Fairbanks North Star Bon.)ugh 2. Lower Tanana 3. Kantishna 4. Parks 5. Alaska Range \Vest 6. Alaska Rang~ East 7. Upper Tanana 8. Goodpc::~t~r 9. Delta-Salcha Area Pian TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 02 D. Subregion #4 -Parks Highway This is one of the most accessible subregions in the Basin. The Parks Highway unit is bisected by the highway and the rai 1 road and there are numerous trails, roads and rivers which extend into the backcountry& Commet,.cial guiding, hunting, trapping, recreation and coal mining are the major land uses in the area along with some grazing. Settlements extend along the highway throughout the unit.. This area has been the location of several ~tate disposals over the past four years. The management intent for this heavily used region is to sel i some la.r.d in the Anderson and Healy areas, retain some land for local wood products, place agricultural soils in a resource management category., leave the high value mineral land open to mineral entry and protect the habitat and recreational resom'ces of the area. 1. Agriculture This subregion contains several areas of accessible agricultural lands along the Nenana River/Parks HighvJay corridor. This land will be sold for small-scale agriculture. In the past four years, 100% of the acreage offered under this program (4876 acres) has been sold in the Parks Highway Subregion. It is assumed that future sales will be equally popular. Since 147,000 JCres are recommended for sale for commercial agricul- ture in the Nenana-Totchaket area, no additional large-scale projects are recommended for this subregion. Most of the accessible agriculture soils in this region will be offered for small-scale agriculture or agriculture homesteading. Project Kobe I Kobe II Kobo III Kobe IV Kobe V Kobe VI Windy I Windy II Juliu~ Creek ~hump Table Land Recommended for Agricultural Sale Total 3·175 Net Acres 1,500 1,830 750 750 750 750 750 5,050 1,000 1,000 14,130 TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 03 Areas of agricultural land also exist in more remote areas along the Teklanika, Toklat and Sushana Rivers. With the exception of the critical habitat along the Toklat and t~e proposed settlements along the Tekl ani ka, these areas wi 11 be protected by resource management and reevaluated for possible sale as the Nenana-Totchaket region develops. 2. Forestry The Tanana Va 11 ey State Forest shoul cl meet the demand for wood products for Nenana. However, Anderson and Healy are located too far from the State Forest and therefore these areas need to have some nearby land in public ownership which is open to timber harvesting. The state land along Seventeen-Mile Slouyh north of Anderson could serve that community's woodcutting needs and the area east of Lignite (see Forestry Element Map) will be a source of wood products for Healy. Both areas will be retained ·in public ownership and open to timber harvesting for both commercial and personal use. 3. Mi nera 1 s The area east of Healy is one of the most active mineral exploration and production areas in the state. Most of the activity occurs to the east, but protection of mining activity in this subregion and access to the backcountry are important management objectives. In the area extending east of Ferry, subsurface development will be a primary management objective_ In general, most conflicts with the recreation and wildlife va1ues in this area can be resolved through management guidelines. 4. Recreation River valleys, historical trails, and alpine country which is acces- sible to Fairbanks and local communities are significant recreational resources in this area. Trails, historic sites and access sites along the Parks Highway corridor will be protected by recreational designation. Kobe Summit and Slate Creek will be designated 'recreation sites with trails leading from the highway_ Access sites along the Park~ Highway and the Nenana River will be protected by recreation designation. Important recreation values in Reindeer Hi 11 s, Wa 1 ker Dome, and Rex Dome wi 11 be protected? Open space close to communities will be retained for multiple use including recreation. 5~ Fish and Wildlife The Parks Highway subregion contains several areas of high value habitat. Near the highway and in accessible mountain valleys, huma~ use of wildlife can be intensive. In this subregion, habitat is one of several designated uses on many retained lands. Thet"'e is an area for caribou calving near the end of the Stampede Trail. This area will be protected through designation as habitat and through management guidelines. 3-176 TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 04 6. Possible Land Exchanges Township 11 South, Ranges 9, 10 and 11 West, which are located along the Stampede Trail, should be considered for a land exchange. This area was included as past of the original Denali National Park extension proposal. The primary resource va·tues are recreation and habitat, with some coal. The area is an important caribou calving region. 'fhes.e townships and adjoining lands are designated for recreation and habitat management, and park service management will be compatible with this intent. 7. Settlement In the Parks Highway Subregion, a total of 6,660 net acres of subdi- visions, 22,040 acres of fee simple homesteads anj 1~,130 acres of small agriculture parcels and agricultural homesteads are recommended for sale. a. Land· for Community Expansion There are 5 communities in this region. Land sales are recommended in the vicinity of Nenana, Healy, McKinley Village and Anderson to meet the community expansion needs of those communities. The population of this area is expected to increase by 1900 people by the year 2000, and the land needs of this new population are estimated to be between 575 and 2 ,300 acres. In the Nenana area, land for community expansion is in both native and state ownership. Several areas of state land will be offered in the vicinity of Nenana. The amount of 1 and offered ~tlill greatly exceed projected land conversion needs of the Nenana area, even ·if the Nenana- Totchaket area is developed. In the Anderson area, people want more land sales immediately adjacent to the town. To meet this need, several areas have been identi- fied for sale. These sales would allow for a wide degree of consumer choice and provide abundant land in the Anderson area. In Healy, the same situation exists. Although the state has sold large acreages of land in the vicinity of Healy, more land is wanted. The new areas identified for sale in the Healy area, along with the land that was sold in the past should more than adequately meet resident's needs, even if the coal operations in Healy greatly expand. In McKinley Village, the limited amount of state land that could be used for community expansion is recommended for sale. This land includes the areas that were proposed for a land trade with the National Park Service. 3-177 - TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) U~ Table 3-11 Disposals Recommended for Community Expansion Project Nenana Ber·g Farmview (over the counter) Nenana South (over the counter) Whoopie I Whoopie II Whoopie III Nenana North Anderson Anderson New I Anderson New II Healy Otto Lake I Otto Lake II Otto Lake III McKinley Villag~ Village View Land Swap Village View Ext. Total Net Acres 329 349 147 100 100 250 300 200 800 75 75 150 200 300 100 3,518 b. Recreational Land and Land for Self SuffiCE1t Livinga Past land sales in the Parks Highway region for this type of use have not sold particularly we:~l: 20% of past subdivisions and 27% of remotes were taken. The state has already offered for sale the majority of accessible state owned land in the region and .there are 3,681 acres of subdivision and 9,840 acres of homestead left in past sale areas along the Parks Highway that will continue to be offered for sale. In addition to these past sale a\"eas the majority of the remaining accessible land along the Parks Highway will be sold. 3·178 TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 06 Table 3-12 Disposals Recommended for Recreational Use Project I. Subdivisions Panguingue (over the counter) Anderson (over the counter) June Creek (over the counter) II. Fee Homesteads Bear Creek (over the counter) Slate Creek (over the counter) Windy Creek (over the.counter) Healy Tekl ani ka I T e k 1 ani k a I I T e k 1 ani k a I I I Tekl ani ka IV Ridge Rock Clear Sky Anderson New I Lignite Anderson New II S.outhwi nd I Montana Creek 8. Transportation Total Total Net Acres 827 1,200 1,115 3,142 400 1,000 4,000 4,840 500 250 250 l,OOQ 400 5,000 500 1,000 1,500 1,000 400 22,040 The fo 11 owing access corridors have been i dent i fi ed by the Depart- ment of Transpor·tation and Public Facilities (O(ff/PF). There are no proposals for actual construction of access within these corridors at this time, but th~ option to eventually develop access in these areas should not be precluded. Nenana -Kantishna -McGratN Highwuy Corridor: A corridor for construction of a possible highway to Kantishna and McGrath has been identifed in this subregion. The main concern is the connection to the Kanti shna area. The route runs west from the Parks Highway at Ferry, then southwesterly toward Kantishna. This is an alternate route to the Lignite-Kantishna proposal which utilized portions of Stampede Road. · Lignite ... _ l<antishna Highway Corri_d~g.r:.: This corridor would connect Kantishna .to the Park·s Highway near Lignite (Healy) and would utilize portions of Stampede Road. This route was analyzed by the Interior Alaska Transportation Study and is an elternative to the east end of the Nenana-Kant i shn-~-McGrath route. 3-179 TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (~hapter3) 07 Ner.~na -Totchaket Area Access: With the development of the Nenan-il-Totchaket Agriculture ProJect, access routes for roads and/or railroad spurs hav-e been identified and these rights-of-way shall be protected. Additionally, an extension south could form a loop to the Parks Highway at Rex which would provide access to previous State land disposals. ~r Wood Riv~ (Bonnifield Mining District) Access: Any mineral development in this area would require road access. A corridor has been identified through this subregion that extends from the Parks Highway at Ferry, easterly alany the foothills of the Alaska Range. Anderson Northeastern Access Road: The City of Anderson has requested additional access from the Parks Highway. A corridor has been proposed from the city, east-northeasterly to the Parks Highway in the southern portion of Township 6 South, Range 8 West, Fairbanks Meridian. The road waul d be either a winter road or a year-round road depending upon needs. Parks Highway Improvements: DOT/PF is examining possible future improvements to the Parks Highway. Additional lanes, climbing lanes and shoulder widening are some of the improvements proposed. Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline: One of the alternative routes for the gas pipeline 'w't'Ould follow tht: Parks Highway -Alaska Railroad corridor from Fairbanks to Cook Inlet. Trails and Revised Statute (RS) 2477 Roads: Numerous trails and minor roads exist in this subregion. See Chapter 2~ Public Access and Trails Management for additional information. 3·180 TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 08 PARKS HWY A JACK RIVER MANAGEMENT INTENT: This area will be r·etained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are protection of fish and wildlife values.. There are no lands designated for settle- ment in this unit. The area will remain open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: This area is important habitat for most wildlife species and prime habitat for grizzlies, caribou and sheep. The area also receives moder- ate human use. Fish and wildlife i~ designated as the primary use in this unit. The area will be managed to maintain its habitut value and opportunities for human use. Other Resources: No other significant resource values have been identified in the unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDEliNES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to ~ses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·181 *Trail Management Water Qu~lity Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Parks Highway A LOCATION: Jack River LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGHT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCA1T~BLE LEASEABlE & GB~ERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S}/PC* USE{S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COff4ENTS A Habitat Remote cabins Open Open 23,000 . Land sales acres Grazing 1 . ' ! . --* Proposed classification 1 Other u~es such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically Mrotlilbite£ mardby.a11owed •. Such.uses will be allowed if consistent wiUl the management intent and · anagemen gu e 1nes ot th1s un1t, and w1th the relevant management gu1ideline,s in chapter 2. ' TEXTNAME: Parks tR)P: tchapter3) U~ PARKS B REINDEER HILLS MANAGEMENT INTENT~ This unit will be retained in public ownership under mul~iple use management. Principal management objectives are protection of recreation and fish and wildlife. No settlement has been designated in this unit. The unit will be open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: This unit is important habitat for most wi1dlife species and prime habitat for grizzlies, caribou and sheep. There is also macerate inten- sity big game hunting and trapping in the areat Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in this unit. The area will be managed to protect the fish and wildlife values and opportunities for human use. Recreation: This area has high recreation values. The Reindeer Hills have good road access and views of the Alaska Range for hiking. The Nenana River in this unit is highly scenic with excellent float1ng and boating. Recreation is designated as a primary use in this unit. The area should be managed to protect the recreation values of the Reindeer Hills and the Nenana River. In addition, the 1and adjacent to the Jonesville Bridge should be retained in public ownership to facilitate recreational use of the Nenana River. Foreground scenery along the Alaska Railroad is attractive to tourists and should be preserved. Construction of public recreation cabins is recommended along the Nenana River. Settlement: The majority of this unit is unsuitable for disposals due to the steep terrain, high elevation and alpine environment. Because of the high recreation values in this area, no lands are designated for settlement. Other Resources: No other significant resource va1ues have been identified in this unit. For additional information about the resources. of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) avail able at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agr·i cu 1 ture *Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management 1nstream Flow Stream Corridors 3-183 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing · LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Parks Highway B LOCATION: ~eindeer Hills liEGISLATIVE LAND USE UESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, ptROPOSEO . PROHIBITED MGMT .. OF MIGHT. OF R£LINQUISHMENTS PRI.tARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE{S) USE(s)l MINERALS MINERALS COMMENTS -. ' B Habitat Land sales Open Open Public recreation cabins 20,000 Recreation Remote cabins I recommended acres Grazing '( ' I . I \ * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be.allowed •. such.uses wil! be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management gu1del1nes of th1s un1t, and w1th the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. l TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 11 PARKS C VANERT RIVER MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are protection of fish and wildlife and recreation values. There are three areas desig- nated for settlement in this unit .. The area will be open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: The lower Yanert River Valley is winter range for the Yanert caribou herd. There is also prime and important ra.ptor habitat along the Nenana and Yanert Rivers. Fish and Wildlife is designated a primary use in subunit C-2. The area will be managed to protect the wildlife values. Raptor habitat will be protected through the use of management guidelines. Recreation: The Alaska Range, Yanert Valley, Panorama Mountain, and the Nen.ana Canyon have high recreation values for hiking, dog mushing and kayaking. Recreation is designated as a primary use in this subunit C-2. These areas should remain in a natur·al state for maximum enjoyment of their recreational values. A trailhead and parking area for the Yanert River Va11ey will be identified by the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR) and held in public ownership. The DPOR will do a study identifying campsites close to roads that could accommodate overflow from the National Park. River access sites at Denali Park and McKinley Village should be designated. · Settlement: There will be three disposals in subunit C-1: Village View Subdivi- sion (200 acres), Vi11age View Extension Subdivision (iOO acres), and Montana Creek Homestead (400 acres). An area near the highway and the entrance to the Park has been proposed for exchange. If the exchange occurs the land the state aquires will be sold (300 acres). Other Resources: No other significant i"esource values have been identified in this unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. s .. tss TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 12 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; howevt~r, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are ir~dicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Inst-ream Flow Stream Corridors 3·186 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/Mfl~NAGEMENT UNIT: Parks HighvJay C LOCATION: Yanert R·iver LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF 'HGMT. OF .RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S}/PC* USE(S) USE(s)l MINERAlS MINERALS COMHENTS C-1 Montana Settlement Recreation Remote Cabins Closed Open to oil Recouwnend 1260 Homestead and gas. acre land 5,060 Habitat exchange with gross Village View Closed to Park Service acres Subdivision coal. i Swap Area I Subdivision Village View Extension Subdivision ' . C-2 Recreation Forestry Grazing Open Open 57,500 Habitat Land sales acres Remote cabins ' -* Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as lndterial sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be_allowed. _Such_uses wil1 be allowed ·if consistent with the management intent and management gutdellnes of th1s un1t, and w1th the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 13 PARKS 0 USI Bt:~.LI MANAGEMENT INTENT: The majority of this unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management& Principal management objectives are subsurface coal and hardrock mineral development, while protecting fish and wildlife habitat and recreation values to the extent feasible .. There is one disposal planned in this unit. Agriculture: There are no known agricultural values in this unit. Fish and Wildlife: The high mountain areas of the unit have extremely high vaiues as important habitat for most species, prime habitat for grizzly bear~ raptors, furbearers and caribou, and critical habitat for moose, Dall ~heep, and Peregrine fa 1 con~ The surrounding areas have dense sheep poj:.tlations. Sheep winter range, lambing cliffs, and mineral licks are also critical and limited to small areas. Human use of wildlife is intensive. i1oody Creek has extremely high value as critical fall moose habitat. Fish and wildlife is designated as a primary use in subunit D-1. The area will be managed to protect the wildlife values in the area. Mineral deve 1 opment v.:i 11 be man aged through the use of management guide 1 i nes as outlined in Chapter 2. Forestry: The area has some moderate value timber. Forestry is designated a primary use in subunit D-1. The forest areas will be managed for local use. Minerals: There are many active claims in this region, particularly in the vicinity of the Usibelli Coal Mine, Alaska.'s only producing coal mine. Production in 1982 amounted to 829,000 tons which supplied electric power generation for Fairbanks, the University of Alaska, and military bases in the Interior. In addition to coal resources, this subregion has scattered occur- rences of placer gold along Lignite, Alaska, Gagnon, and Healy creeks and lode deposits around Sugar Loat Mountain. Subunit D-1 will be open to mineral entry. Recreation: Recreation values in the unit ar8 found at the fo11owing sites: the Alaska Range; Healy Access Site and Healy Campground; Walker Dome, and the Nenana River. Recreation will ba designated a primary use in the Healy Access and Healy Campground at'eas (Subunit D-3). Recreation will be designated a secondary use in .-~Alaska Range. 3·188 TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 14 Opportunites for water sports and the foreground scenery along the Nenana River should be preserved by designating the Nenana a State Recre- ation River extenaing from the Denali Highway to Healy Bridge. The designation would minimize dev~lopment along the river. The river corri- dor width will vary depending on topography and other considerations but will genera·l1y be 1/4 mile landward of high water mark from each bank. Access sites will be designated along the Nenana River Corridor~ Archae- ological sites at Moose Creek and Carlo Creek should not be disturbed. Settlement: One di sposa 1 (Subunit D-2, Lignite Homestead, 1000 acres) is pl annE!d for this unit. The layout of the disposal will be coordinated with DMEM to ensure high value mineral areas are not sold. The Rex-Dome Trail runs through this project and will be protected. The Division of Land and Water Management will work with the Division of Mining to modify the boundary in certain areas of high mineral potential. The area near Walker Dome should be considered for exclusion frrnn the settlement area due to its coal value. w For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The comp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indic~ted with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-189 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing c.¢ • -(C 0 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Parks Highway 0 LOCATION: Usibelli LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED • PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABlE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COMl4ENTS ......_ 0-1 Habitat Recreation Land sales Open Open 80,500 Forestry Remote cabins acres Improved and unimproved pasture grazing D-2 Lignite Settlement Recreation Remote Cabins Closed Wi 11 be Homestead when closed to 23,680 Habitat placed coal when gross in LAOS in LADS. acres Forestry process .1 Open to oil . and gas • Leases 0-3 Nenana River Recreation Land sales Closed Open Recommend State from Denali Remote Cabins Recreation Hwy .. to Healy Habitat {j Improved and River Bridge, 1/4 unimproved designation mile either pasture side of mean grazing high water ..... * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be.allow~d •. s~ch_uses wil1 be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management gu1del1nes or th1s un1t, and Wlth the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 15 PARKS E STAMPEDE TRAIL MANAGEMENT INTENT: The majority· of this unit wtll be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are protection of fish and ~•ildlife and recreation vg1lJes. The•te are no lands designated for settlement in this unit. The area wi11 be open to mineral entry. This unit is recoomended for exchange with the National Park Service. Fish and Wildlife: The western one-half of thi~ area is extremely high value as a calving area for the McKinley caribou herd. The remaining area has high values as prime habitat for caribou, moose, grizzly bear, and fur- bearers. The area also receives moderate intensity big game hunting and trapping. Other important fish and wildlife values in this area are its wildlife viewing uses and its use by wintering caribou. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use of this unit. Minerals: The area between Dry Creek and the Tek!anika River has potential for coal bearing formations. Proximity to Denali National Park may inhibit mineral development; however, mineral entry, coal prospecting and leasing will be allowed. Recreation: Recreation values in the unit the Stampede Road Historic Trail. backpacking, camping~ and hunting. inc 1 ude the areas of 8 Mi 1 e Lake and Uses in the remaining area include Recreation is designated a primary use in this unit. The area will be managed to protect the recreation values. Other Resources: There are no known agricultural values and most of the area is above treeline, so there are no significant forestry or settlement values$ For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3·191 TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 16 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines a·re presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Locatable Minerals This unit is open to mineral entry, but during the exploration phase of mineral development, activities may be discouraged or prohibited within the caribou ca 1 vi ng area during the period tv1ay 1 to June 10. During the development and production phases, activities will be managed to minimize disturbance to caribou and their habitat. 2. Leaseable Minerals This unit is open to coal and oil and gas leasing. However, any lease application in this unit must address the avoidance of caribou calving areas, the consolidation of developments and the minimization of activithes during the period May 1 to June 10. 3·192 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Parks Highway E LOCATION: Stampede Trail LEGI.SlATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS. . PROPOS EO PROHIBITED MGHT. OF HGMT. Of REliNQUISHt4ENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE( S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COtt4ENTS E Recreation Improved and Open Open Recommended unimproved exchange. 74,750 Habitat pasture (see gu delines) acres grazing Remote Cabins Land sales . ' I I * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically orohibited mav be.allowed •. Such.uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and ma.nagement gul de 11 nes or th1 s un1 t, and Wl th the relevant management guide 1 i nes in chapter 2. for . TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 17 PARKS HWY: F PARKS HIGHWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT INTENT: A 1 arge portion of this unit has already been sold for settlement. Fourteen areas are designated for sale in this unit. The small percentage of renaining land not identified for sale will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives for the retained land are protection of recreation, fish and wildlife valuess and the scenic views. The areas that are not sold will be open to mineral entry. Agriculture: There are four areas designated in this unit for small-scale agricul- ture (subunit F-3). These areas are as follows: Kobe Agriculture Windy Agriculture Chump Agriculture Acres 9,660 5,800 1,000 16,460 The Rex to Toklat Trail runs through Kobe Agriculture, the Rex Trail through Chump Agriculture, and the Rex to Bonni.field Trail through Windy Agriculture. These trails will be protected. Fish and Wildlife: The Parks Highway corridor is important habitat for most fish and wildlife species and prime habitat for moose, black bear and furbearers. Additionally, the Nenana River system has prime raptor habitat in the foothills, and critical salmon spawning areas where springs feed smaller creeks or enter the Nenana River. Also the area receives intensive human use for hunting, trapping and viewing of wildlife. Fish and wi 1 dl ife is designated a primary use in the areas retained in public ownership (Subunit F-2). These areas will be managed to maintain important fish and wildlife values. Forestry: There are limited forest values in this unit. Those areas that cia have forestr·y values will be managed for local use. Forestry will be designated a secondary use in subunit F-2. Scenic Highway RecOilT.lendations: Commercal developments on state land near the highway between t~ile post 243 to 255 should generally be confined to those areas recommended for. development in the study Scenic gesources Along the Parks Highway (Un1t 2n). The standard 300 foot setback along the highway shoufd be adhered to for a·ll state developments in this unit. Gravel pits which are visible from the road should be reclaimed. In the area south of Ferry (Milepost 255 to 262), developments should be confined to the west side of the highway, as the views are principally to the east. Tht rest of the Parks Highway cort"idor shoLtld be managed according to tl'ie general guidelines in the highway study, which recorn.rnends limiting developments in areas where they could obstruct the view. 3-194 TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 18 Minerals: Subunit F-2 is open to mineral entry, Recreation: The settlement pattern in this unit places the value of open space at a premium. The areas of high recreational value in this unit are the Nenana River, Kobe Summit, and Panguingue Ridge where vantage points provide recreationists with a view of the Alaska Range. Recreation is designated a priMary use in these areas (subunit F-2). Recreation values will be protected. The Nenana State Recreation River will not continue downstream from Healy due to fewer scenic values. Brown's Crossing, Big Panguingue, and Bear Creek Access Sites will be designated. June Creek is recommended for a State Recreation Area. State Recreation Trails to the Kobe Summit and Panguingue Ridge of sur- rounding high country for public recreation will be maintained through the use of management guidelines in Chapter 2. A trailhead on the\ road and a trail within the Slate Creek disposal, to the lake within that area, will be identified and kept in public ownership. Settlement: There are numerous past di spos a 1 areas in subunit F-1. These areas will continue to be available over the counter. In addition to past sales, there are several more areas designated for settlement in this unit. The total offering in this unit will be as follows: Windy Creek Homestead (Over-the-Counter) Bear Creek Homestead (Over-the-Counter) Slate Creek Homestead (Over-the-Counter) Anderson Subdivision (Over-the-Counter) Rex Subdivision (Over-the-Counter) June Creek Subdivision (Over-the-Counter) Panguingue Subdivision (Over-the-Counter) Ridge Rock Homestead Otto Lake Subdivision Healy Homestead Southwind Homestead Total Actes 4,000 400 1,000 1 ,,~00 43 1,115 827 400 3100 4:,840 1,000 14 ,i~~5 For additional information ahout the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3·195 TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 19 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. *Agriculture *Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management In .;tr·eam Flow Stream Corridors 3-196 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing r::-j,;; ~,f' --·--LAND USE SU~~y SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Parks Highway F LOCATION: Parks Highway Corridor I LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS,. MGMT. OF --j PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS l PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEABlE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION f USE(S}/PC* USE(S) USE{S)l MINERALS MINERALS COMMENTS F-1 Rex (S} Settlement Habitat Remote cabins Closed Closed to . coa 1 • 83,770 Otto Lake { S) Recreation gross Open to oil acres Anderson ( 5) Forestry and gas. June Cr. (S) Panguingue (S) I Bear Creek (HS) Ridge Rock (HS) Slate Creek ; (HS) " Windy Creek ( HS) Healy (HS) I Southwind{HS) I * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohib'ited may be allm~1ed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines mf this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Parks Highway F (cant) LOCATION: Parks Highway Corridor LEGISLATIVE tAffD USE OESIGNATIOHS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, --PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. Of MGMT. Of RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE-{S)/PC* USE{S) USE(S)l MINERALS MU~ERALS COMMENTS F-2 Habitat Forestry Remote cabins Open Open 25,000 Recr-eation Land sales acres Improved . pasture grazing f-3 f Chump Ag. Agriculture Mabitat Land sales Closed Open to oil and gas. 29,440 Kobe Ag .. Recreation Remote Cabins gross Closed to Qcres Windy Ag. Forestry coal. Impr;oved pasture grazing * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically pr··ohibited may be allm-1ed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 20 PARKS G UPPER TEKLANIKA EAST MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are protecting the opportunity for eventual agricultural development and protecting fish and wildlife va1ues.. There are no lands designated for settlement in this unit. Tite area will remain open to mineral entry. Agriculture: Lands which may have agricultural potential (subunit G-1) will be managed to preserve the opportunity for possible development for agricul- tural use. These areas will be placed in a resource management category until these areas are reevaluated to determine the best use. Fiso and Wildlife: This unit is important habitat for many wildlife species and prime habitat for caribou, grizzlies and furbearers. The area has opportun- ities for human use of wildlife and receives moderate intensity big game hunting and trapping. If the McKinley caribou herd i11creases in size, this area wi11 again be important winter range for the herd. Critical habitat areas for lynx, which allow the species to persist through popu- lation lows, probably also exist in this area. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in subunit G-2. The area will be managed to protect the values outlined above. Settlement: There is currently no means of access into this area except helicop- ters or snoMTJachines and therefore no 1 ands are designated for settlement in this unit. Other Resources: This area has low value for forestry and minerals and it is of rela- tively low value for recreation due to the difficult access. The area will be open to mineral entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) o.vailable at the Department of Natural Resour·ces in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDttiNES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. *Agricu·i ture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·199 *Trail Management Water Qua 1 i ty Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing - TEXTNAM~: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 21 'Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Remote Cabins All state owned land within unit G-2 will be open to consideration for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits allowed will be determined by an inter- agency team after a more detailed evaluation of the area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3-200 LAND USE.SUMMAR.Y SUBREG[ON/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Parks Highway G LOCATION: Upper Teklanika East lEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED l PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGMT. OF REliNQUISHMENTS PRIHAR 1V SECONDARY SURFACE lOCATABLE lEASEABlE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/!?C* USE{S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COMMENTS High Valu(~ G-1 Agriculture Resource Land sales Management 6,400 -hab1ta.t Remote Cabins Open Open acres -agri cu liture -forestry G-2 Habitat Forestry Land sales Open Open 5,000 Improved acres pasture grazing I * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be_allowed. _Such_uses wil1 be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management gu1del1nes of thls un1t, and w1th the relevant 1nanagement guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 22 PARKS H EAST TEKLANIKA MANAGEMENT INTENT: There will be one disposal (Clear Sky) in t •• e southern portion of this unit. The remainder of land will be retained ·in public ownership under multiple use management. The only area with known high values for any resource is the Tekl anika River corridor •;ere the principal management objective is protection of fish and wildlife. The remainder of land in the unit may have agricultural value and will be designated for resource management. The entire area, except for the land disposal, will be open to mineral entry. Agriculture: Lands which may have agricultural potential, subunit H-3, will be designated for resourGe management to preserve the opportunity for possible development. These areas '!;ill remain in a resource management category unt i 1 reeva 1 uated to deterrni ne their~ 1 ong-tenn best use. Fish and Wildlife: The riparian areas within the subunit along the Teklanika River (H-2) are important for salmon spawning and bear habitat. These areas wi11 be managed to protect these values. The remainder of this unit (H-3) is low value habitat for most species, although critical habitat areas for lynx during population lows may exist in this area. This area will be designated resource manage- ment. Management will protect the fish and wildlife values, and protect lynx areas when the sites are located. Forestry: There ar~~ some good timber stands in the unit. For~stry is desig- nated a secondary use in Subunit H-3. Minerals: There are no known m~reral values in the area. disposal area, the unit will be open to mineral entry. Recrtaation~ Except for the The unit has low value for recreation at the present time. Settlement: A 5,000 acre homestead (Clear Sky) will be sold in subunit H-1. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Elem~nt Papet'S (DNR, DLWM, 1983) avail able at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3-202 TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 23 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; howf::ver, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface fi:;h & Wildlife TY"anspo·rtation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-203 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Parks Highway H LOCATION: East Teklanik.a LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS» PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT ... Of MGHT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE( S} USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COMMENTS H-1 Clear Sky Settlement Habitat Remote cabins Closed Closed to . Recreation coa 1. 44,160 Forestry gross Open to acres oi 1 & gas. " Low Value H-2 Resource Land sales Open Open Management 12,000 -habitat Remote cabins acres High Value H-3 Resource Land sales Open Open Management 45,000 -agriculture Remote cabins acres -habitat -forestry -minerals . * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohi:Jited may be .. allowed •. Such.uses wi11 be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management gu1del1nes of th1s un1t, and w1th the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 24 PARKS HWY: I TEKLANIKA DELTA MANAGEMENT INTENT: There is one dispcsal area designdted for sale in this unit. The remaining portion of the unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives on the retained lands are protection of fish and wildlife resources. The area will be open to mineral entry~ Fish and Wildlife: The area is important habitat for most wildlife species and prime habitat for moose. Located along the part of the Teklanika River acces- sible to riverboats, this area receives moderate subsistence and sport hunting, fishing and trapping. ~ish and wildlife is designated as a primary use in subunit I-2. The area will be managed to protect the fish and wildlife values outlined above. Settlement: The following project will be offered for sale in this unit: Tek1anika Homestead I and II (2000 acres) Development in upper Teklanika disposal should be designed to keep some white spruce timber available for local use. This disposal is one of the highest quality sale areas in the Basin and should be available to people in later years as well.. To ensure that this is possible, only portions of the gross area will be opened each year. Only small parcels will be allowed along the river (5-10 acres) while larger parcels will be offered off the river. The Nenana-Kantishna Trail is within this project and will be protected. Before 1988, access sites, public use areas and forest areas will be identified and reserved with·in this disposal area. This should be done after one of the early openings of the area to staking, but before the area becomes so full that the option to reserve areas for these uses is foreclosed. Before the first offering of this project, access between the Nenana- Kantishna Trail and the river will be identified. Other ResouJ''Ces: Some boating, sno\'tmobiling and trapping occur in the area. There are no other resource values indentified. For additional information abou~ the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3·205 TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) ~5 MANAGE~NT GUIDELINES ·The comp1ete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. · 1. Unstaked land within the disposal area will be avail able for timber harvest ... 2. All sta.te owned land wi~J;in unit 1"'2 will be open to considarat·ion for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number ·of permits allowed will be determined by an inter- agency team after a more detailed evaluation of the area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3-206 I I I l LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEME\NT UNIT: Parks Highway I LOCATION: Teklanika Delta lEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. Of MGMT. Of RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE lEASEA8LE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE{S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERAlS CO~ENTS I-1 Teklanika I &' Settlement Habitat Closed Closed I I Homestead Remote cabins to coal 21,760 Recreation gross ,Open to acres Forestry oil & gas I-2 Habitat Land sales Open Open 5,000 Improved acres pasture grazing I L I * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as materia 1 sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not speci fica lly orohibited mav be. allowed •. Such.uses w·i lJ be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management gu1de11nes ot th1s un1t, and w1th the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. I TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 26 PARKS HWY: J SEVENTEEN MILE SLOUGH . MANAGEMENT INTENT: Part of this unit wi 11 be retained in pub 1 i c owner- ship under multiple use management. Principal objectives are development of the forest resources and protection of the habitat and recreational values of the area. Five areas are designated for land sale in this unite The unit is ope" to mineral entry. Agriculture: There is one agriculture disposal project in this unit (Julius Creek; 1,000 acres, J-3). A buffer will be included on Julius Creek to minimize the impact on Clear Creek where the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has a fish hatchery. ADF&G will be consulted during the develop- ment of Farm Conservation Plans for this project. Also, there ar·e lands with possible agricultural potential in subunit J-4. These areas will be designated for resource management to pt"'eserve the opportunity for possi- ble development for agricultural use. These areas will remain in a resour·ce management category unti 1 these areas are reevaluated to deter- mine their best long term use. Fish and Wildlife: The area north of Clear will be managed to maintain its value as important habitat for most species and prime habitat for moose, black bear and furbearers. Critical black bear fall feeding areas occur along Seventeen Mile Slough and other tributaries of the Nenana where salmon spawn; these areas wi 11 be protected. Special spring feeding areas for black bear also include boggy wetlands in the area.. Resident fish species are important in the lower Nenana River, and the opportunities for continued sport and subsistence uses wi 11 be maintained. Habitat enhancement by controlled burning would be beneficial to wildlife species. overall, and should be encouraged where other resource v a 1 ues are not compromised. Habitat is designated a primary use of subunit J-1. Forestry: There are large stands of timber in the unit, particu1 arly on the west bank of Seventeen Mile Slough. With the exception of the area designated for agriculture (J-2), this area wi 11 be managed principally for forestry, although all retained lands within the unit will be open to timber harvesting. Forestry is designated a primary use in subunit J-1. Minerals: Subunits J-1 and J-4 are open to mineral entry. Recreation: Recreation opportunities which should be perpetuated ir·clude cross- country skiing. Trail routes should be held in public ownership. Recre- ation is designated a primary use of subunit J-1. Settlement: Anderson I and II fee simple homestead (2 ,000 acres) and Anderson I and II subdivision (1,000 acres) are included in subunit J-2. These disposals are in response to the local requ~sts for additional land sales in this area. TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter~j} 21· For additional ·information a.bout the resources of this unit, see the Res~urce Element Papers (DNRs DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Nat'Jral Resources in Fairbanks. The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter~ of this report. Outlined below are the cat~gories of guidelir.~s preset~ted in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; ho~1ever, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. *Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flo·~ Stream Corridors 3·209 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Gr·azi ng c,.:) . N -Q LA.NO .. ~JSE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Parks Highway J LOCATION: Se~enteen Mile Slough I LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED . PROHIBITED MGMT. Of f~GMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE lOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COMMENTS J-1 Habitat Land sales Open Open 20,000 Recreation Improv·ed acres pasture Forestry grazing Remote cabins . J-2 Anderson I Settlement Habitat Remote cabins \ Closed Closed to & II (S) Forestry \COal 8,960 Recreation gross -... ~---------..., __ , _____ _, __ Open to acres Anderson closed oi 1 & gas Protect water I & I I ( HS) prior to quality sale J-3 Ju1ius Creek Agriculture Habitat Remote cabins Closed Closed to Protect water Agriculture prior to coal. 4ual ity of 3,450 Forestry Land sales s.a le Clear Cr·eek. gross Open to oi 1 acres Recreation and gas. . I Improved pasture _j grazing * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically orobibited mavdbef.allowed~ .Such.uses wil] be allowed if consistent with the tnanagement intent and management gu1 e 1nes or ~h1s un1t, and Wlth the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. w • N ..... .... LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGE~1ENT UNIT: Parks Highway J (cont) LOCATION: Seventeen Mile Slough ·' lEGISLATIVE LANO USE DESIGNATIONS MIN\ERALS DESIGNATIONS, I PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF I MGMT .. Of RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMAR.Y SEtONOARY SURFACE LOCATABlE LE~SEABlE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* USE{S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COfltENTS . High Value J-4 Resource Land! sales Open J Open Managemen!_ 10,000 Remote cabins I acres -agri1cu l ture -forestry -habitat I , 1--.-. ~ * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as materia·l sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be.allowed •. Such.uses wil1 be allowed if consistent with the management intent and fllanag1e1nent gulde11nes of thls un1t, and vnth the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. I I _j TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 28 PARKS HWY: K NENANA RIDGE MAN!AGEMENT INTENT: Pat ... t of this· unit will be retained in public owner- ship undel'" multiple use management. Primary management objectives are de..,re1opment of the forest and recreational resources of the unit. Two areas w·ill be sold for fet~ simple homesteading and small-scale agricul- tmre. The unit is open to mineral entry. Forestry: The·re are several timber· stands in the unit which will be available for commercial or personal use timber harvesting. Forestry is designated a primary use in K-1. Minerals: Subunit K-1 is open to mineral entry. Recreation: Recreation is an important use in this accessible area near the Parks Highway in high country overlook·ing the Tanana and Goldstream Valleys. A State Recreation Site will be dt~signated to include a major campground for highway travellers. Settlement: The following projects will be offered for sale in this unit (subunit K-2): Fanmview Subdivision Nenana South Subdivision Nenana North Whoopie I, II & III (349 acres) (147 acres) (300 acres) (450 acres) The Nenana North Subdivision will be developed to minimize access to the Parks Highway. Parcels will be kept back from the railroad. A buf- fer will be included on the Parks Highway to protect visual quality. A 1 imited number of sites with road frontage may be allowed in this area. Commercial or industrial development will be considered. Other Resources: There are no significant agriculture or wildlife values in this unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3-212 TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 29 . MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidel~nes presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisk~. Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access bakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-213 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Parks Highway K LOCATION: Nenana Ridge LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGMT. Of RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEAS£AHLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* USE{S) USE{S) 1 MINERALS MINERALS CO~ENTS K-1 Recreation Settlement Remote cabins Open Open 11,000 Forestry Improved acres pasture grazing K-2 Settlement Forestry Remote cabins Closed Closed to I coal. 5,520 Farmview Recreation gross Subdivision Open to acres oi 1 & gas D Nenana South Subdivision Nenana North . Suodivision Whoopie I, II, & III Subdivision * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as materia 1 sa 1 es, land 1 eases, remote cabin permits, etc. , that ar·e not spec i fica lly ~rohibited may be.allowed •. Such.uses wil1 be allo\'Jed if consistent with the management intent and anagement gu1del1nes of ttns un1t, and w1th the releva.nt management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 30 PARKS HWY: l TOTATLANIKA FLATS MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are protection of the habitat and recreational values of the unit. There are no lands designated for disposal in the unit. The unit is open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: The flats area east of the Parks Highway is a special value area. Additional1y, Windy Creek wi 11 be managed to maintain or enhance the willow stands which provide important fall staging areas and winter browse for a relatively dense and increasing moose population. The Rex Trail, heavily used by hunters and trappers, wil.l be managed to allow continued access. Fish and wildlife habitat is designated a primary use of the unit. Minerals: The Lower Totatl anika River has been staked for mineral claims. Overall, mineral potential of this unit is deemed poor. The area will remain open for mineral entry. Recreation: Recreation opportunites in the area include hunting, trapping and fishing, and dog mushing. This, along with the hillside north of the Tanana River, is important open space to the community of Nenana. Recre- ation is de~~~nated a primary use. Settlement~ The area is both poorly dr·ai ned and very di ffi cult to access. Conse- quently, no land will be sold in the unit. Other .esources: Forestry values are very low and there are no known agricultural values in the unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation Fot .. estry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·215 *Trail Management Water Quality VJetl ands Management Resource Management *Grazing lAHO USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Parks Highway L LOCATION: Totatlanika Flats LEGISLATIVE a LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. Of MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRU4ARY SECONDARY SURFACE lOCATABLE tt lEASEABlE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE{S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COMI4ENTS L Habitat Land sales Open Open 92,000 Recreation Remote cabins acres Improved pasture grazing . * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sa 1 es, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not speci fica lly AlaRH~Rri~Re ma¥ dgT· RJJ owfdth. Such. uses wi 11 be a 11 owed if cans i stent with the management intent and Y 1 o 1s un1t, and w1th the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Parks (R)P: (chapter3) 31 PARKS HWY: M REX DOME TO LIBERTY BELL MINE MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownerstrfp under multiple use management.. Primary management objectives are suhsurfac;e development and protection of the habitat values of the unit.. Ther-e ar~ no lands designated for disposal in the area. Fish and Wildlife: This area has very high values 'for most wildlife species. The several domes in the area will be managed to continue to provide impor- tant winter feeding areas for the Delta caribou herd. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use of the unit. Minerals: There are dense blocks of mining claims near the Liberty Bell Mine, near Eva Creek, and along California Creek. The Liberty Bell Mine is a stratiform gold-bismuth massive sulfide with over 100,000 tons of reserves blocked out. Gold and scheelite are known from Eva Creek. California Creek has placer deposits of gold, platinum-group metals, and mercury. Lodes near California Creek consist of small quartz veins carrying precious and base metals with one fissure assaying 259 ounces of silver per ton. The area has high mineral potential a.nd considerable exploration is currently taking place in the unit. The unit will remain open to mining. Recr_eation: Rex Dome is a popular hiking area and trails within the area will be protected. Recreation is designated a secondary use. Settlement: The area is above timberline and is quite steep, making it unsuitable for residential use. Other Resources: The high elevation of the unit makes it unsuitable for forestry or agriculture. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. A1 i of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. · Agriculture *Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-217 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY . SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION M 80,500 acres SUBREGION/f4ANAGEMENT UNIT: Parks Highway_ M --LOCATION: Rex Dome to Liberty Bell Mine LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF HGMT., OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE lOCATABlE lEASEA8lE & GBfERAL USE{S)/PC* lJSE(Sj USE{S)l !4UIERALS MINERALS COH14ENTS HaiJitat Recreation Land sales Open Open Remote cabinsl Improved and unimproved pasture grazing ' I I -* Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, ~tc., that are not specifically . IRaRU~~~~~ne roar d~~i RJ~ o~rdth.; Such. uses wi 11 be a 11 owed if consistent with the management intent and 1 Y ~s un1t, and Wlth the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. \· ------------------·------------------ SubregionS West .LL\laska Range L Fairbanks North Star Borough 2. Lower Tanana 3. Kantishna 4. Parks 5. Alaska Range West 6. Alaska Range East 7, Upper Tanana 8. Goodpaster 9. Delta-Salcha Area Plan TEXTNAME: Wakrange (R)P: (chapter3) 02 E~ Subregion #5 -West Alaska Range This area includes the largely mountainous region from Healy east to the L itt 1 e De 1 ta Rive, .. and from the Fairbanks North Star Borough south to the Denali Highway. The region is not readily accessible, but there are several trails in the areaa Most of the subregion is owned by the State of Alaska. Commercial guiding, hunting, trapping, and mining are the major land uses in the area. The management intent for this subregion is to encourage mi nera 1 development while: protecting the wildlife habitat values to the maximum extent possi b 1 e 1.. Ag r i c u 1 t u r e There are no potent·lal agricultural values due to the high eleva- tions in mountainous portions and swampy conditions of the lowlands in this subregion .. 2. Forestry Forest values in the subregion are very low. 3. Minerals The area east of Healy is one of the most active mineral exploration and production areas in the state. There are large blocks of active claims and the entire area has very high potential for coal, gold, and other minerals. In the area extending east of Ferry to the L itt 1 e De 1 ta River and south to Anderson Mountain, mi nera 1 development is a primary management objective. This area will be left open to mineral entry, coal prospect- ing, and oil and gas and coal leasing. In general, conflicts with the recreation and wildlife values in this area can be resolved through management guidelines. However, there are several peregrine falcon nests, mineral licks, and a caribou calving area which requir·e certain restrictions to protect the habita , These restrictions are specified in the management guidelines following this discussion. 4. Recreation • Despite its relatively remote location, this subregion supports a moderate level of recreational use for climbing, hiking, and camping. In addition, a 11 retained 1 an ds in the subregion wi 11 be managed for multiple use including recreation. 5. Fish & Wildlife This subregion includes considerable high value habitat and several biologically critical ~abitats~ 3-219 lEXINAMt: WaKrange lKJP: tcnapterj) Uj Habitat is a primary use in the entire subregion and protc:ction of the habitat values is the princ1p~l management objective in the critical habitat areas. The rest of the a1ea wi 11 be managed for mu 1 tip 1 e use, including mining. Conflicts between these uses will be resolved to the greatest extent possible through the management guidelines specified in each unit and through the standard permit procedures. 6. Settlement There are two areas designated for settlement in this subregion. 650 acres wi 11 be offered for sa 1 e within the existing Wood River and Gold King disposal projects. 7. Transportation The fo 11 owing access corridors have been i dent i fi ed by the Depart- ment of Transportation and Public Facilities. There are no proposals for actual construction of access within these corridors, but the option to eventually develop access should not be precluded. Upper Wood River 'Bonni fie 1 d Mining District Access: Any mi nera 1 development 1n th1s area wou d require road access. A corridor has been identified through this subregion from the Parks Highway at Ferry, easterly along the foothills of the Alaska Range. Trai 1 s and Revised Statute ( RS) 2477 Roads: Numerous trai 1 s and minor roads exist in this subregion. See Chapter 2, Public Access and Trails Management for additional information. 3-220 TEXTNAME: Wakrange (R)P: (chapter3) 04 WEST ALASKA RANGE A UPPER YANERT FORK MANAGEMENT INTENT: This area will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. The principal management objective is the protection of fish and wildlife resources. There are no lands designated for disposal in this unit. The unit is open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: This unit has important habitat for most species, prime habitat for grizzly bear, raptors, furbearers and caribou, and critical habitat for moose, Da 11 sheep and peregrine fa 1 con. Sheep winter range is a 1 so critical and limited to small areas. Willow stands along the Yanert Fork and its tributaries are critical winter feeding areas for moose. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in this unit. The unit will be managed to maintain important habitat values with particular emphasis on mineral licks and winter range for sheep and moose. Manage- ment will also allow for continued human use. tiinera1s: Mineral values are moderate to high in this unit. Plutonic rocks with tin, tungsten, molybdenum and precious metal potential are known between the Yanert and Nenana Rivers. The unit will remain open to mineral entry. Recreation: Recreation is designated as a secondary use in this unit. Management will recognize the heavy use of the area for sport hunting. Other Resources: The area is very rugged and too high in elevation to have significant forestry, agricultural or settlement values. For additional informatipn about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DU~M, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The comp 1 ete set of statr ·ide and regional management yu ide lines are presented in Chapter 2 of ~··;.; report. Out 1 i ned bel ow are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-221 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: West Alaska Range A LOCATION: Upper Yanert Fork lEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS· MINERALS DESIGNATIONS. PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE lOCATABlE lEASEABlE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE{ S) USE{s)l MINERALS MINERALS COMt4ENTS A Habitat Recreation Land sales Open Open 265,000 Remote cabins acres Improved and U\nimproved pasture grazing * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be.allowed •. Such.uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and mana~ement gu1de11nes of th1s un1t, and w1th the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. I I TEXTNAME: Wakrange (R)P: (chapter3) 05 WEST ALASKA RANGE B MOUNTAINS SOUTHWEST OF UPPER WOOD RIVER MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will remain in public ownership under multiple use management. The principal management objective is protec- tion of fish and wildlife resources. There are no disposals planned for the area. The unit is open to mineral entry through the use of leasehold location. Fish and Wildlife: This area is the calving ground for the Yanert caribou herd and is critical habitat. The herd migrates only small distances between this area and the Yanert drainage to the southwest~ Fish and wildlife is designated as the primary use in this unit. The unit will be managed to maintain important habitat values with particular emphasis on the caribou calving grounds and the caribou migration corridors. Minerals: The portion of this area north of Grizzly Creek and the south fork of Dean Creek have high potential for gold and silver bearing massive sul~ fide deposits~ The area is open to mineral entry, but because of the high potential for conflict between mining and caribou calving, ~iscellaneous Land Use P~rmits must address the protection of the calving areas. Recreation: This area receives moderate recreational use. Recreation is des i g- nated as a secondary use in this unit. Other Resources: The area is too high in elevation to be of significant value for forestry, agriculture or settlement. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The comp 1 ete set of statewide and regional management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Ou~lined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-223 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazin~ IEX fNAMI:.: ~~akrange t R) P: t cnapter3) Ub ' Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Locatable Minerals The unit is open to mineral entry but during the exploration phase of mineral development, activities may be discouraged or prohibited within the caribou calving area during the period May 1 to June 10. During the development and production ~hases, activities will be managed to minimize disturbance to caribou a~d their habitat. 2. Leaseable Minerals Any lease application in this unit must addre~'is the avoidance of caribou calving areas, the consolidation of developments and the minimization of activities during the period May 1 to June 10. 3-224 LAND USE SUMMARY . SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION B 150,000 acres <1 . . SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: West Alaska Range B LOCATION: Mountains Southwest of Upper Wood River LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT .. OF MGMT. O.f RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SUKFACE LOCATABlE LEASEAB'LE & GENERAl USE( S}/PC* USE(S) USE(S)l MINERAlS MINERALS COMMENTS Habitrat Recreation Land sales I Open Open to See text for coal. guidelines. Remote cabins Open to Improved and oi 1 & gas. un·improved pasture grazing . * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as materia 1 sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not speci fica lly tR~Rgig1~ne mar dbl. a 11 0\'lfdtl . Such. uses will be a 11 owed if consistent with the management intent and Y 1 gu e 1nes o 11s un1t, and w1th the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. WEST ALASKA RANGE C NORTH SLOPE OF ALASKA RANGE MANAGEMENT INTENT: This area will be retained in public owner·ship under multiple use management. Principal management objective is the protec- tion of fish and wildlife resourGes and to emphasize mineral develop- ment. There are no disposals designated in this unit. Fish and Wildlife: The high mountain areas of the Western Alaska Range conta1n extremely high values as important habitat for most species, prime h~bitat for grizzly bear, raptors, furbearers and caribou, and critical habitat for moose, Dall sheep and peregrine falcon. Mineral licks (subunit C-2) and the surrounding areas are crit i ca 1 habitat for dense sheep populations. Sheep winter range is also critical and limited in extent. Human use of wildlife is intense due to better access than in manage- ment units West Alaska Range "A 11 and 11 8 11 • Fish and wildlife is designated g primary use in this unit. The unit will be managed to maintain important habitat values with particular emphasis on mineral licks and sheep winter range. The mineral licks identified on the subregion map (subunit C-2 and other sites that may not yet be identified) are used by significant numbers of wildlife, primarily during the spring. No information currently exists on the biological function served by these licks; however, the regular use of these areas suggests that the licks play an important role in sheep life history. These same areas simultaneously may be indicators of significant mineral value. The avera 11 management intent for these areas, and other simi 1 ar areas that may be discovered, is to protect their value to wildlife and also to allow exploration and development of mineral resources. This will be done through developing a plan to manage these licks as a group rather than individually. This approach will help ensure that at least some l·icks are open to wildlife use at all times. Mineral licks and adjacent land (nine sections) will be open to locatable mineral entry under a lease. Stipulations will be applied to individual leases to protect habitat values. These stipulations are outlined in the manage- ment guidelines section below. Minerals: The north flank of'the Alaska Range has extremely high potential for large-scale hard rock mining. This unit is the core of the Bennefield Mining District which has been a small but steady producer of placer gold for nearly 100 years with a total output of about 50,000 ounces. These deposits have significant potential for the production of lead, zinc, silver, and gold. Exploration is active. An unusual stanniferous massive . su 1 fide is known on Sheep Creek which has grades of 4% copper, 14.5% z1nc, 6% lead, and 7.6 oz./ton silver. Coal bearing formations occur around Buzzard Creek and north of Mystic Mountain~. Five placer miners were active in the region during the 1981 season. The entire unit will remain open to mineral entry. Leasehold loca- tion will be required in areas around mineral licks. 3·226 f I I ! ' TEXTNAME: Wakrange (R)P: (chapter3) 08 Recreation: This area receives moderate recreational use. Recr-eation is desig- nated a secondary use in subunit C-1. Other Resources: Oue to the high elevation, this area is unsuitable for forestry, agriculture or settlement. A management plan should be done in this area to determine whether or not the area can sustain additional remote cabins. Until such a plan is completed, the area will remain closed to remote cabins and settlement. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wi 1 d 1 i fe Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Qua 1 ity Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Subsurface Resources (a) Operating plans for lands which lie within nine sections of a mineral lick must address the avoidance of direct or indirect impacts on both the mineral licks and the trails leading to them. (b) The Department of Natural Resources, to the best of its ability, will ensure that a minimal number of licks are being intensively explored at any one time. (c) The nine sections (identified on the map) surrounding each lick wi 11 be under 1 easeho 1 d 1 ocati on (see map). The concerns that wi 11 be addressed in the lease include: 1) avoidance of the licks and trails; 2) mitigation of impacts; 3) compensation for destruction or loss of a lick; and 4) the method and routing of access to these areas. 3·227 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT:: _We,::.st Alasrkta Range C LOCATION: North Slope of the A]aska . Ra:nge -LEGISLATIVE lLANO USE DESIGNJ.\TlONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED ' PROHIRITEO M.GMT. OF MGMT. Of RELINQUISHMENTS PIRIMARY SEC0NDARY SURFJ\CE LOCATABLE lEASEAULE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION US:E(S)/PC* USE{S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COtt4ENTS C-1 Ha1bitat Recreatio111 ·Land sales Open Open 7 01' ,~00 Remote cabins acres Improved anct . unimproved pasture grazing ! C-2 Mineral licks Habitat Land sales Open Open See text for through I guidelines 51,840 Remote cabins leasehold acres location Improved and unimproved I pasture grazing . * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc .. , that are not specifically prohibited may be.allowed •. Such_uses wil1 be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management gu1del1nes of thls un1t, and Wlth the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. WEST ALASKA RANGE D LOWER DRY CREEK -JAPAN HILLS MANAGEMENT INTENT: Most of this area will be retained in public owner-- ship under multiple use management. The principal management objective is the protection of fish and wildlife resources. There also are two disposals designated in this unit. The unit ~ill remain open to mineral development with the exception of the two settlement areas. Fish and Wildlife: The unit has important habitat values for many species and is prime habitat for moose and furbearers. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in this unit. The unit will be managed to maintain important habitat values. Settlement: Only two areas are designated settlement in this unit. An additional 250 acres within the past Wood River disposal and 500 acres within the GoJd King disposal will be offered over the next 20 years (see subunit D-1). Between 3-5 new entries wi1l be allowed each year. Before this area is reoffered the area should be reviewed and provisions made for access through the area. Other Resources: The unit has moderate values for forestry along streams and in the Japan Hills although the remoteness of the area greatly limits its potentiale Recreation, agriculture, and mineral values are low or unknown. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the managemer~ unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wild1~fe Transportation Access Lakeshore Management In stream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Qua 1 i ty Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 3-229 .. TEXTNAME: Wakrange (R)P: (chapter3) 10 Recreation 1. The Gold King Trailhead will be retained in public ownership to provide public access where individuals can land and tie down aircraft. 3-230 l I LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: West Alaska Range 0 LOCATION: Lower Dry Creek Japan Hi lis lEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE lOCATABLE lEP.SEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* USE(S) USE{S)l MIN£RALS MINERALS COMMENTS 0-1 Wood River Settlement Habitat Improved Closed Closed to Recreation pasture . coal. 23,680 Gold King grazing on gross, remaining Open to oil acres public lands and gas. Remote cabins 0-2 Habitat Land sales Open Open 299,000 Remote cabins acres Improved pasture grazing * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically ~rohibited ma{ bl_allowed •. Such.uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and anagement gu de 1nes of th1s un1t, and w1th the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. WEST ALASKA RANGE E TATLANIKA FLATS MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. The principal management objective is the protection of fish and wildlife resources. No ct·isposals are designated for the unit. The unit will remain open to mineral development. fish and Wildlife: This unit is important habitat for most species and prime habitat for moose, waterfowl, black bear and furbearers. This unit receives consid- erable hunting pressuree Trapping intensity in readily accessible areas is also high. Critical nesting habitat for trumpeter swans exists along several of the smaller creeks and shallow lake systems. Fish and wildlife is designated the primary use in this unit. The unit will be managed to maintain the important habitat values described above. Particular emphasis will be given to the protection of critical trumpeter swan nesting areas because of their high sensitivity to human disturbance. Other Resources: The value of the area for forestry and agriculture is low and there are no known mineral or recreation values .. Dif·ficult access and poorly drained soils make the unit unsuitable for settlement. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guide 1 i nes presented in that chapter.. A 11 of the guide 1 i nes c;ou 1 d potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·232 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *'Gra:l.i ng LANG USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/f~ANP~GEMENT UNIT: West A 1 ask a Range £ LOCATION: . Tat 1 ~ni ka Flats -· ~ LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, .. ··-PROPOSE!l PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGHT. OF RELINQUISHf•1ENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE .. lOCATABlE LEAS EARLE & GENER!Al SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/PC* USE{S) USlt(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COtt-tENTS .. . . I {_, ,, E Habitat Land sales Open Open 195,5DO I · Remote cabins· acres Improved pasture ~ grazing j I . ' I I f ' l i ,-; * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as materia 1 sa 1 es, 1 and leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not speci fica lly prohibited mav be.allowed ... Such.uses wilJ be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management gu1de11nes of th1s un1t, and w1th the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. Subregion6 East Alaska Range 1. Fairbanks North Star Borough 2. Lower Tanana 3. Kantishna 4. Parks 5. Alaska Range West 6. Alaska Range East 7. Upper Tanana 8. Goodpaster 9. Delta-Salcha Area Plan TEXTNAME: Eakrange (R)P: (chapter3) 02 F. SUbregion 16 -East Alaska Range The East Alaska Range subregion is a mountainous area in the south- central portion of the Basin. Access to the area is \~ia the Richardson Highway running north-south through the region and the Dena 1 i Highway running east-west. Comnercial guiding for big game, trapping, hunting and recreation are the principal land uses in this area. Some mining ocCUl"S in the northern part of the unit. Sett 1 ement in the unit is confined to areas very close to the road. Future uses in this subregion are for the most part an extension of existing uses, i~e., recreation, fish and wildlife use and mineral extraction. 1.. Agriculture There are no known agricultural areas in this subregion. 2. Forestry This area is located at too high an elevation to be a productive forest area. Consequently, no land has been designated for forestry. 3. tv1inerals This area has several scattered blocks of active claims north of Wildhorse Creek. The subregion will be left open to mineral entry, coal prospecting and oil and gas and coal l~asing. 4. Recreation This subregion contains the second highest peaks of the Alaska Range and extensive glaciers and rivers. Central features include Summit and Fielding Lakes and the surrounding high country, and the Delta River with its boating opportunities. Access provided by the Denali and Richardson Highways increases the value of the area for tourism. Fie 1 ding Lake has high va 1 ue for pub 1 i c recreation l! It i ~ recom- mended for designation as a State Recreation Area. The Castner, Canwell anq Gulkana Glaciers will be retained in public ownership and managed for recreation. The De 'rta River corri dar flows through a variety of terrain with some portions being highly scenic and some stretches cha l i engi ng for boating. The river co'rri dar wi 11 be protected in a recreation designation. The scenic values along the Richardson and Denali Highways will be protected through management guidelines consistent with the Denali Scenic Highway Study (DNR, 1982). TEXTNAME: Eakrange (R)P: (chapter3) 03 5. Fish and Wildlife The East A 1 ask a Range subregion important for a variety cf species. areas throughout the Alaska Range protection. 6. Settlement contains habitat that is extremely Mineral licks and peregrine falcon require habitat designation and The opportunities for 1 and sa 1 es in this region are 1 i mi ted due to the terrain. No areas have been identified for sale in this unit. 7. Transportation The following access corridors have been i denti fi ed by the Depart- ment of Transportation and Public Facilities. There are no proposals for actual construction of access within these corridors at this time, but the o;>ti on to eventually deve 1 op access in these areas shou 1 d not be precluded: Richardson and Denali Highway Realignment: The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DUT/PF) has future plans to recon- struct and realign portions of the Richardson and Denali Highways. OOT/PF will work with the planning team to choose the best routing that meets the land use objectives described in this report while still complying with appropriate highway standards and project costs. Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline: A route, basically parallel to the exist fng Trans-Al'aska pipeline, is proposed for the construction of a gas line from the North Slope to Fairbanks, and continuing either to the Canadian border vi a the A 1 aska Highway corri dar or to Pri nee Wi 11 i am Sound via the Richardson Highway and Trans-Alaska Pipeline corridor~ Trai 1 s and Revised Statute RS 2477 Roads: Numerous trai 1 s and minor roads exist nln thls subreg1on. See apter 2, Public Access and Trails Management for additional information. 3-235 TEXTNAME: Eakrange (R)P: (chapter3) 04 EAST ALASKA RANGE A JOHNSON GLACIER MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Protection of fish and wildlife is a primary objective in this unit. The area will be open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: This area is prime habitat for sheep, grizzly bears and upland furbearer.,s. Fish and wildlife is designated the primary use of this unit. This area will be managed to maintain its utility as habitat for wildlife and to support human use of wildlife resources. The values associated with alpine country a.nd the opportunities to hunt and view sheep and grizzly bears under wilderness conditions are the prima~ management intents. Minerals: The unit is open to mineral entry. Other Resources: This unit does not contain significant known values for other resources. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks5 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter z of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agri cu 1 ture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Qua 1 ity Wetlands Management Resource Management *Gr·azi ng LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/f4ANAGEMENT UNIT: East Alaska Range A LOCATION: Johnson Glacier I lEGISlATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MGHT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABlE lEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(.S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERAlS COMMENTS ___,. ' A Habitat Improved and Open Open unimproved ~9,500 pasture acres grazing Remote cabins Land sales ;;L I : I * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically orohi~ited mav be.a11owed •. Such.uses will be allowed if consistent with the manage1nent intent and management gu1dennes or th1s un1t, and w1th the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Eakrange (R)P: (chapter3) 05 EAST ALASKA RANGE B FIELDING LAKE MANAGEMENT IHTENT: Most of this area will be retained in public owner- ship under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are protection of fish and wildlife and recreation resources. The area will remain open to m·ineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: The Summit and Fielding Lake area is prime habitat for caribou, grizzly bears and upland game. The lakes contain populations of resident fish and Summit Lake is a spawning and nursery lake for sockeye salmon. These lakes provide sport fishing opportunities. The sockeye salmon popu- lation spawning in the Summit Lake and the upper Gulkana River represent a significant resource value. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in tnis unit. This area will be managed to provide maximum opportunity for people to hunt, fish and view wildlife, and to maintain important habitat values. Minerals: The southern half of this unit contains plutonic rocks with moderate to poor potentfal for mineralization. One block of mining claims has been located. The unit will remain open to mineral entry, although access to mineral zed areas wi 11 be coordinated to minimize impacts on recreation. Recreation: Due to the high elevation, scarcity of trees, panorama of alpine scenery, opportunities for activities on two lakes, and summer and winter back country exploration, the entire unit has value for recreation. This is an extremely scenic, accessible area yet due to the lack of trees is very susceptible to degradation of wild and natural landscapes. Leases should be placed close to Summit Lake rather than in this unit due to the high scenic values throughout subunit 8-1. Recreation is designated.a primary use in this subunit B-2. The unit will be managed to maintain its important recreation values. Material sales, access to mining operations and new transportation and utility corridors must be carefully p 1 an ned to avoid adverse impacts to recre- ation values. The Fielding Lake area is recommended for legislative designation as a State Recreation Area. Public cabin sites should be Gonsid~red west of the Richardson Highway and on Fielding Lake to provide shelt~r for recreo ation users. Settlement: No land is identified for settlement. Other Resources: There are no significant forestry or agricultural resources in tnis unit •. 3·238 TEXTNAME: Eakrange (R)P: (chapter3) 06 For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guide 1 i nes presented in that chapter. A 11 of the guide 1 i nes cou 1 d potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access *Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·239 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing lAND USE SUMI4ARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: East Alaska Range B LOCATION: Fielding lake --:.---. .- LEGISLATIVE tANO USE DESIGNATIONS M~IMt:RALS O,ESIGNATIONS, ' PROPOSED '' PROHIBITED MGMT. Of MGHT .. Of REliNQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECOND-ARY SURFACE LOCATABlE lEASEABlE & GENERAL SUBUNIT O:ESCRI:PTION UlSE(S)/PC~ usc'~} I::.\~ USE{S)l ) .MINERALS MINERALS COMMENTS tt. B-1 Fielding Habitat Remote cabins (])p:en Open Should be Lake considered f<J)r a -30?700 Area Rec reat i O'n J Land sales State Recreation acres Area when the ··Improved and plan is updated. unimproved pasture grazing 1 ': . f ' ' I'._.J -M' * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as 11naterial sales, land leases~ remote .cabin permits, etc., th~..1::· are not specifically Mrohibite~ ma~dbe.allowed •. Such.uses will be allowed ·~f c.onsistent with the. manag~m~emt intent and ~anagemen gu e11nes or th1s urnt, and w1th the relevar{t management guidelines in ch·apter 2. TEXTNAME: Eakrange (R)P: (chapter3) 07 EAST ALASKA RANGE C NORTH SLOPE OF ALASKA RANGE MANAGEMENT INTENT: This area will be retained in public ownership under multiple use llldnagement. Principal management objectives are protection of recreation and fish it.nd wildlife values. There are no lands desig .. nated for settlement in this unit. Tile area wi 11 be open to mineral entr;y. Fish and W11,life: This entire unit contains prime habitat for moose, caribou, grizzly beaf's and sheep. Fish and wi 1 d 1 i fe is designated a primary use in sub- units c-1 and C-2. These units wi 11 be managed to maintain important htiDitat values and the opportunity to hunt and view wildlife in an alpine environment under wilderness conditions. There are several smaller areas within this unit that contain critical caribou calving grounds:~ and critical sheep mineral licks (C-1). The critical caribou calving grounds lie at the headwaters of the Delta River and south of Molybdenum Ridge. Two known sheep licks are located in this unit. Fish and V'iildlife habitat is the primary use in the mineral lick areas. They will be managed to maintain their criti·cal habitat value. The mineral licks identified on the subregion map (subunit C-1 and other sites that may not yet be identified) are used by significant numbers of wildlife, primarily during the spring. No information currently exists on the biological function served by these licks; how- ever, the regular use of these areas suggests that the licks play an important role in sheep l'ife history. These same areas simultaneously may be indicators of significant mineral value. The overa 11 management intent for these areas, and other simi 1 ar areas that may be discovered, is to protect the value of these areas to wildlife and also to allow exploration and development of mineral resources.. This wi 11 be done through developing a plan to manage these 1 i cks as a group rather than i ndi vi dually. This approach wi 11 he 1 p ensure that at least some licks are open to vlildlife use at all times. Mineral licks and adjacent land (nine sections) will be open to locatable mineral entry under a lease. Stipulations will be applied to individual leases to protect habitat valuesQ These stipulations are outlined in the management guidelines section below. Minerals: The mineral potential of this unit is moderate. Leasehold location has been made on low silica, high calcium limestone near the Hoodoos in subunit C-1. The limestone will be produced to provide agricultural lime for the Delta Barley Project with secondary uses as cement mix and CMA for road de-icing. Minin';J claims have been located near ~1t. ~loffit and Mt. Skar 1 and. Subunit C-2 will remain open to mineral entry. Subunit C-1 is open through leasehold location. The Delta River corridor will be closed to mineral entry. This is a 1/4 mile corridor each side of the river. Access to mineralized areas throughout tnis unit should be coordinated to minimize impacts on habitat and recreation values. 3-241 TEXTNAME: Eakrange (R)P: (chapter3) 08 Recreation: This unit is used extensively by recreationists. The areas of particularly heavy use and of high recre=.t ion va 1 ue are the Castner, Canwell and Gulkana Glaciers, Black Rapids, and Delta River. Recreation is designated a primary use in subunit C-2. The Black Rapids access site should be retained in public ownership to facilitate access to and from the Delta River and Black Rapids Glacier. The Delta River downstream from the National Wild and Scenic River (subunit C-4) wi 11 be protected by a recreation designation and managed consistently with the Delta Wild and Scenic River upstream. Settlement: The elevation and mountainous terrain of the unit make most of this unit unsuitable for disposals. Therefore, there is only one area desig- nated for settlement in this unit (subunit D-3; Donnelly II -400 acres). Other Resources: The area does not have significant known values for other resources~ For additional information abcut the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are th~ categories of guide 1 i nes presented in that chapter. A 11 of the guide 1 i nes could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, tnose that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation Forestry *Sett 1 ement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flo~~ Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Subsurface Resources (a) Operating plans for lands which lie within the nine sections of a mi nera 1 1 i ck must address the avoidance of direct or indirect impacts on both the mineral licks and the trails leading to them. 3·242 TEXTNA1'1E: E.·=tkrange (R)P: (chapter3) 09 (b) The Department of Natural Resources, to the best of its ability, will ensure that a minimal number of licks ar·e being intensely explored at any one time. (c) The nine sections surrounding each lick will be under leasehold location (identified on map). The concerns that will be addressed in the lease include: 1) avoidance of the licks and trails; 2) mitiga- tion of impacts; 3) compensation for destruction or loss of a lick and 4) the method and routing of access to these areaso 3-243 ~. • N . t lAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: East Alaska Range C LOCATION: North Slope of Alaska Range LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS t'HNERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. Of MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEAS EARLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERAlS COt14ENTS G-1 Mi nera 1 1 i~cks Habitat Land sale: Or.. en Open See guidelines 1 through ·~n text. 5,760 Remote cab~~s ~easehold acres location Improved and unimproved pasture . grazing C-2 Recreation Land sales . 238,000 Habitat Remote cabins open open acres Improved and unimproved pasture i I grazing I * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etcQ, that are not specifically AlSRHiQ~~n£1 Wlt.YdbT.allowfdtl .Such.uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent dnd ~ ·~ ~e 1nes o 11s un1t, and w1th the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. ----------------------------------- Subregion 7 Upper Tanana 1. Fairbanks North Star Borough 2. Lower Tanana1 3. Kantishna 4. Parks 5. Alaska Range West 6. Alaska Range East 7. Upper Tanana 8. Goodpaster 9. Delta-Salcha Area Plan TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 02 H. Subregion #7 -Upper Tanana This subunit includes the communities of Northway, Mentasta Lake, Tok, Tanacross, and Dot Lake. The Alaska Highway and the Tanana River pass through the center of the uMit, while the Glenn Highway extends from iok to Mentasta on the southwestern boundary of the subunit. Although these highways provide excellent access to the communfties in the region, much of the area is mountainous and inaccessible. Commercial guiding for big game, tourism, hunting, recreation, mineral exploration, ·forestry, and sport and subsistence hunting are major land uses in the subregion. Settlement in the subunit is largely confined tc areas alo~g the Alaska Highway. The area eutside the State Forest will be managed for multiple use including fish and wildlife and recreation. The northwestern part of the region will also be managed to encourage subsurface development. Approx- imately 8,687 acres are recommended for sale in this region. All lands retained in state ownership will be open to mineral entry3 1. Agri cu 1 ture There are no areas recommended for large scale agriculture in this subregion due to the high elevation and harsh climate. There is interest in small scale agriculture in the area, however, and an area of 1,000 acres will be available for this purpose. The area most suitable for this is to the east of Tok and the area southwest of Tok near the junction of the two highways but north of the Eagle Trail~ Disposals Recommended for Agriculture Project -- Tok Ag I Tok Ag 1 I 2. Forestry Tot a 1 Net Acres 600 400 1,000 In this region, the legis\atively-designated State Forest will supply the wood needs of most of the communities. However, timber harvesting will be allowed on all retained lands in the subregion. 3. Minerals The Tok Massive Sulfides~ located on the western edge of this sub- reg; on, represent one of the more significant mi net• a 1 concentrations in the state. The active claim blocks in the area between the Tok River and Johnson Glacier will be managed for minerals as a primary use. There are no knO\-Jn oil ,and gas or coal resources in this area. 3-245 TEXlNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 03 There are also several areas of high potential for minerals north of the highway between Dot Lake and Northway and around Berry Creek south of Dot Lake. These areas should be retdined in public ownership and left open to mi nera 1 entry. 4. Recreation In this unit the Alaska and Glenn Highways provide physical and vi sua 1 access to high mountain recreation opportunities. Glaciers pro- vide important routes into the high country. Numerous trails and wildlife are important additional recreation resources. This subregion is important to both tourists and local :esictents in the communities of Dot Lake, Tanacross, Tok, and l~entasta. Several lakes, trails and access sites in this 51.:oregion will be designated for recreation. Robertson Lakes are r~commended for legisla- tive designation. Visual quality along the Alaska and Glenn highway corridors will be protected. 5. Fish and Wildlife There are high wi 1 dl i fe va 1 ues in most of this subregion. Many areaf of this region have high human use value, including the area south of Tok along the Glenn Highway. Mineral licks along the Tok dnd Robertson Rivers and Clearwater Creek wi 11 be managed to protect them as ctiti ca 1 habitat. The area around Mt. Neuberger is recommended for· legislative designation as a Special Wildlife Management Araa. Areas along Yerrick Creek south of Cathedral Rapids, along the Tok and Tanana Rivers near proposed di sposa 1 s, and the maj or·i ty of state- owned land in the Tanacross and Northway areas will be managed for joint recreation and habitat va 1 ues. The r~mai ni ng state-owned areas of this region with the exception of the State Forest and disposal areas will be managed for multiple use, including wildlife habitat. 6. Land Sales in the Upp.f~ Tanana Subregion ~· ¢>(, • ..U: .., ..-~,. --------.::..-- In the Upper Tanana region, a total 0f 4,837 acres of subdivisions, 2,850 acres of fee simp:..:. homesteads and 1,000 acres of agri cultura 1 homestead 1 and wi 11 be ot ;:k·.:d for sa 1 e .. aa Land for Community Expansion The Upper Tanana Regi en popu 1 at ion is expected to increase by 425 people by the year 2000 (Socio-Economic Paper, RAS/DLWM, 1982). If the current populat·ion of 1,120 people has adequate land to live on, then between 425 and 1~700 acres would be required to meet the building needs of the growing population (Settlement Element, DLWM, 1983). 3-246 TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (cnapter3) 04 Sales of community expansion land have been fairly popular in the past: 59% of thE! acres offered have sold. This leaves a total of 1,662 acres avai 1 ab 1 e over-the-counter for community E;xpansi on needs in the future.. In addition to the 1 and avai 1 ab 1 e over-the-counter, another 3,1.75 acres are proposed for sale over the next 20 years. This new acreage however will not be sold before a significant percent of the land currently available over the counter has been taken. The Native Corporations also own land in the immediate vicinity of most of the communities. Some of this 1and is likely to be sold over the next 20 years. Native landholdi·ngs and past state sales are likely to create a large surplus of community expansion land in the subregion for all of the villages except Northway where no state land has been offered (the Native corporation is planning to offer some near Northway, however)c In this area, the state should offer a small subdivision of approximately 200 acres. Disposals Recommended for Community Expansion In the Upper Tanana ··Project Eagle (over the counter) Three rl\i le (over the counter) Tok Area (over-th~-counter) Tower H1vffs (over-the-counter) Eagle !i Glenn Glenn Ext. Northway I Northway I I Seven Mile Tok New Net Acres 159 163 1,080 260 55 1,000 120 100 100 800 1,000 Total 4~837 b. Recreational and Self-Sufficient Subdivisions and Homesteads Past state sales of this type of land in the subregion have not been particularly popular due largely to poor drainage and difficult access. Only 10% of the available remote acreage has been staked .. Native lands, however, may offer higher quality land on lakes and rivers. Dot Lake is considering offering land on Lake George and over the next 20 years other corporations are likely to offer recreational land. In this area it is pre posed that the state continue to offer the acres of land still available in past disposC\ls before offering new pre. ... lets. TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 05 Disposals Recorr~ended for Recreation Homesteads Project Fireweed (over the counter) Robertson River Tower Bluffs I Tower Bluffs II Tower Bluffs III Tok Area I Tok Area I I 7. Tr?nsportation Total Net Acres 250 400 200 200 800 200 800 2,850 The following access corridors have been identified by the Depart- ment of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT/PF). There are no proposals for: actual construction of access within these corridors at this time, but the option to eventua 11y deve 1 op access in these areas should not be precluded. Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline: A route) basically parallel to the existing' Trans-Alaska Pipeline, is proposed for the construction of a gasline from the North Slope to Fairbanks, and continuing either to the Canadian Border vi a the A 1 ask a Hi gh~>~ay corridor or to Pri nee Wi 11 i am Sound via the Richardson Highwa; and Trans-Alaska Pipeline corridor. A 1 aska, Tok Cutoff and Taylor H1 ghways Rea 1 i gnment and Northwa_y Road: DOT/PF has future plans to reconstruct and realign portions of the' Alaska, Tok Cutoff (Glenn) and Taylor Highways and Northway Road. In some areas, this includes replacement of major bridges. DOT/PF will be working with the planning team to choose the best routing that meets the land use objectives described in this report while still complying with appropriate highway standards and project costs. Alaska Railroad Extension:_ A route has been identified through the Tanana River and Alaska Highway corridors for an extension of the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to the Canadian Border. Prince William Sound-Upper Tanana Railroad Corridor: In this subregion, a corridor has been 1 dent i Tl ed by the Interior A1 ask a Trans- portation Study for a rai 1 road from Pri nee Wi 11 i am Sound at Va 1 dez or Cordova to the Interior near Tok. Such a rai 1 road wou 1 d pro vi de access to the De 1 ta Be 1 t and other mining areas a 1 ong the route. The route follows the Richardson and Tok Cutoff Highway corridors. Delta Belt Access: In this subregion, corridors to the Delta Belt mineral area have been identified by the Interior Alaska Transportation Study. Access would be via a railroad spur line from either the Prtnce William Sound railroad route or a spur line from an extension ~r the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks. An alternative would be road access f~om either the Alaska Highway or the Tok Cutoff. 3-248 TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 06 Trai 1 s and Revised Statute 2477 Roads: Numerous trai 1 s and minor roa s ex1st 1n t 1s su reg1on. ee hapter 2, Public Access and Trails Management for additional information. 3-249 TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 06 Trai 1 s and Revised Statute ( RS 2477 Roads: Numerous trai 1 s and. minor roa s ex1st 1n t .. 1s subreg1on. ee apter 2, Public Access and Trails Management for additional information. 3·249 TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: {chapter3) 07 MANAGEMENT UNIT: UPPER TANANA A G.~RD I NER CREEK MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are protection of fish and wildlife values and development of subsurface resources. There are no lands designated for sett~ement in this unito The area will be open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: The Gardiner Creek headwater area has been used as a wintering a1ea for the Fortymi le caribou herd during the last 30 years. Lowland areas within this unit are prime black bear habitat and important furbearer ar! moose habitat. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in this area. The area will be managed to maintain its utility as ;,a1inter range for caribou, and other important habitat values. Minerals: This area has potential for mineral development but no active mining operations at the current time. Intrusive rocks outcrop in the area and potential gold, silver, tin, tungster1 and molybdenum deposits may be found. The unit will be open to mineral entry. Other Resources: The uriit does not have particularly high value for other resources and the difficult access makes 1t of low quality for settlement. For additional information about the resources of t~is unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, OLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDEliNES The comp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this reporto Outlined below are the categories of guide 1 i nes presented in that chapter. A 11 of the guide 1 i nes cou 1 d potentially apply to uses within the manage111ent unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in ~his ~nit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreatior. Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management In stream Flow Stream Corridors 3-250 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management Gra.2:i ng LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREG!ON/~fl.NAGEMENT UNIT: _!!Qper Tanana A LOCATION: Gardiner· C1"eek .. LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESlGNATIOf~S, PRillPOSEO PROHIBITED f«iMT. OF ti6MT.OF REli~UISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(s)l MINERALS MINERALS COM~I:NTS - A Habitat Remote cabins Open Open . 23,000 Land sales acres Improved pasture grazing ( 'i .. *Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically, prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. T£XTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 08 a MANAGEMENT UNIT: UPPER TANANA B PARADISE MOUNTAIN MANAGEMENT INTENT: This area will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are subsurface development and protection of recr'eation and fish and wildlife values. There is one 200 acre subdivision that will be designated for settlement in this unit. The area will be open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: The area has value for caribou, b 1 ack bear, furbearers, waterfowl, and moose. The area also serves as winter range for the Forty Mile caribou herd. Fish and wildlife is designated a secondary use in subunit B-1. Forestry: Forestry is designated a secondary use in ths unit. Lands wi 11 be available for timber harvest to meet local needs. Minerals: This area has moderate mineral potential for disccvery of an economic mineral deposit. Mineral claims have been located in the Cheneathda Hills. ~he area will be open to mineral entry. Recreation: This area is currently used for recreation and is a subsistence use area for local residents. A 640 acre State Recreation Site is proposed to be located near the road and Paradise Hill. Recreation is designated as a primary use in subunit B-1. Foreground scenery a 1 ong the A 1 ask a Highway should be maintained in a natura 1 state. Settlement: There will be one 200 acre subdivision offered for sale in this unit (B-2). The sale is designed to provide community expansion land for residents in Northway. The area will not be sold until Northway Corpor- ation offers its current 1 and disposal. Based on the response to the sale in Northway, the State should evaluate wb.en the state land should be offered. Other than the Northway Subdivision, no further sa 1 es wi 11 be offered in this unit. Other Resources: Subunit B-1 does not have particularly high resources and the diffic~lt access makes it of settlement. values for other low quality for For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM~ 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3-252 TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 09 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines <;,Quld potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most -likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface * F i s h & Wi 1 d 1 i f e Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stre~n Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Remote Cabins All state-owned land within unit B-1 will be open to Gonsideration for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits a 11 owed wi 11 be determined by an inter- agency team after a more detailed evaluacion of area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3-253 lll.ND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Upp·er Tanana B LOCATION: Paradise Mountain ., ' LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF r«iMT.OF RELiti)UISHMENlS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASEABLE ·· & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE{S) MINERALS ' MINERALS COMJ.t:NTS B-1 Low Value Open Open Includes Paradise Resource I Hill, 640 acre 127~000 Management proposed State acres -recreation Recreation Site -habitat -forestry -settlement . B-2 Northway I Settlement Habitat Remote cabins Closed Closed to . Subdivision coal . 200 Recreation gross North~'lay I I Open to oil acres Subdivision and gas. . *Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will IJ.e allm11ed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 10 MANAGEMENT UNIT: UPPER TANANA C BUCK CREEK MANAGEMENT INTENT: This area will be retained in public ownership under mu'ltiple use management. Principal management objectives are for pro- tection of the fish and wild1ife and recreation values. There are no 1 ands des i gn~ted for sett 1 ement in this unit. The area wi 11 be open to ~i nf!ra 1 entry. Fish and Wildlife; This area is critical habitat for grizzly bear, moose and sheep and is one of the most productive habitats in the state for these species. The habi -c~t va 1 ues are unique and i rrep 1 aceab 1 e. The area also has a high level of hu:r,dn use. A portion of the unit is within the Tok Trophy Sheep Management Area. Fish and wildlife is designated as a primary use throughout the man- agement unit. Part of the area (subunit C-3) is recommended for legisla- tive designation as a Special Wildlife Management Area. The area will be managed to provide for local wildlife use and for multiple use to the extent consistent with the primary goal of habitat protection. Forestry: The Tok River Va 11 ey and Buck and Tuck Creek have stands of timber that are of commercial quality. Forestry is designated as a secondary use in this unit (C-1). Minerals: The mineral potential is deemed poor to moderate in this unit. Min- eral claims have been located north of the Tok River at two localities. The unit will be open to mineral entry. Recreation: There are recreation values along the Glenn Highway that will be protected by a 300 foot setback. Other Resources: This unit is very mountainous and therefore inappropriate for settle- ment. No other significant resource values have been identified in the unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3-255 TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (cha.pter3) 11 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry Settlement *$'Jbsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-256 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing lAND USE: SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Upper Tanana C __ LOCATION: Buck Creek ------- . LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBilED MiMT.Of t-liMT.OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S.)il MINERALS MINERAlS COMf.ENTS C-1 Lowland Habitat Forestry Remote c.abins · Open Open areas 531'000 Recreation Land sales acres ' Improved and ·unimproved pasture grazing " - C-2 Upland areas Habitat Remote cabins Open Open 10,000 Recreation .~· Land sales acres Improved and unimproved pasture grazing C-3 Tok Habitat Forestry Remote cabins Open Open Reconmend for Wildlife Leg i slat i v e 166,000 Management Recreation Land sales Designation acr··es Area as Special Improved and Wiidlife Mgmt. unimproved Area . pasture grazing ~ Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, la!Wld leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Uppertanana l~)P: lChapter3) 1~ MANAGEMENT UNIT: UPPER TANANA D MT. NEUBERGER -YERRICK CREEK MANAGEMENT INTENT: A significant portion of the low'land ~rea of this unit is recontnended for disposal. The remainder of the unit wi 11 be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives are protection of forest, fish and wildlife, and recreation values. The area retained in public ownership will be open to mi nera 1 entry. Agriculture: Approximately 1000 acres of land will be offered for small scale agriculture over the next 20 years within subunit D-1 if there are agri- culture soils in this area (Tok Ag I, 400 acres, and Tok Ag II, 600 acres). This area will be studied prior to sal~ and fee simple home- steads offered if no agricultural soils are found. Fish & Wildlife: The area has moderate habitat value. Recreation: The area bounded by the Eagle Trail, the Clearwater-Yerrick Trail, the Alaska Highway and the Glenn Highway is a high value area for recrea- tion. Trails and varied terrain make the area good for hiking and it is a hunting area for the community of Tok. · A 300' greenbelt along the Alaska and Glenn Highways will preserve foreground scenery. Sett 1 ement : Approximately 5,680 acres of land will be sold in the lowland area of this unit (subunit D-1). The emphasis will be on large 1ots to minimize the loca 1 impac:;t of the sa 1 es. It shou 1 d be noted that there are poten- tia 1 conflicts between grizzly bears and settlement at the base of the hills in this unit. The following is a list of projects and acres that will be sold: Eagle Eagle I I Glenn Glenn Extension Seven Mi ·le Three Mi <1 e Past Tok Area New Tok Subdivision Tok Area Homestead Tok Area II Homestead Acres 168 50 1000 120 800 183 1359 1000 200 800 Total 5,680 Because of the abundance of land in the Tok area currently available over the counter, most of the projects listed above should be placed in a long term pool.. Unti 1 the acreage available over the counter drops significantly, only a limited number of new parcels should be offered in the Tok area in the short term .. 3-258 TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 13 Other Resources: There are no knovm mi nera 1 va 1 ues and the high e 1 evat ion in most of the unit precludes settlement and agriculture. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers {DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELHtES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this ieport. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. *Agriculture *Recreation Fores·try *Settlement *Subsurface Fish & Wildlife Transportation Acc~ss Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing 1. Trails in unit D-1, an integrated trail system for local use will be i denti fi ed and protected when di sposa 1 projects are being designed. In addition, a system of state recreation trails will be investigated by the Division of Parks • . 3·259 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Upper Tanana 0 LOCATION: Mt~ Neuberger I ~- LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED tliMT .. OF MGMT. OF I RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEAS EARLE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S} MINERALS MINERALS COMf.ENTS . 0-1 Eagle Subd. Settlement Forestry Closed Closed to Eagle II coal. 16,840 Subdivision Remote cabins gross Glenn Subc. Open to oil acres Glenn Ext. and gas G Subdivision 7 Mile Subd. 3 Mile Subd. Past Tok Area Subd. New Tok Subdivision · Tok Area I Homestead Tok Area II Homestead 1,000 Tok Ag I Agriculture Improved Remote cabins Closed Closed to gross Tok Ag II pasture . coal. acres grazing Open to oil I Forestry and gas. I I * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 14 MANAGEMENT UNIT: UPPER TANANA E UPPER TOK RIVER MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use managemer~t. Principal management objectives are hardrock mineral development and protection of fish and wildlife values. There are no lands designated for settlement in this unit. The area w1111 be open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: The mountainous areas of the Alaska Range within the Tok River drain- age are prime habitat for grizzly bear, moose and sheep, and include areas of criti ca 1 habitat for a 11 three species. There are severa 1 mineral licks (subunit E-2) in this area as well. The area lies within the Tok Trophy Sheep management area, part of which may be proposed for legislative designation. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in this unit. This area wi 11 be managed to maintain its habitat va 1 ues and to support the use.of wildlife resources. This will be done through the use of manage- ment guidelines listed below. The mineral licks identified on the subregion map (subunit E-2 and other sites that may not be identified yet) are used by significant numbers of wildlife, prirnari ly during the spring. No information cur- rently exists on the biological function served by these licks; however. the regular use of these areas suggests that the licks play an important role in sheep life history. These same areas simultaneously may be indi- cators of significant mineral value. The overall management intent for these areas, and other similar areas that may be discovered, is to protect the value of these areas to wi 1 dl i fe and a 1 so a 11 ow exp 1 oration and deve 1 opment of mi nera 1 resources. This will be done through developing a plan to manage these 1 i cks as a group rather than i ndi vi dually. This approach wi 11 he 1 p ensure that at least some lir.ks are open to wildlife use at all times. Mi nera 1 1 i cks and adjacent land (within nine sections) wi 11 be open to locatabl~ mineral entry under a lease. Stipulations will be applied to individual leases to protect habibat values. These stipulations are outlined in the management guidelines section below. Minerals: This unit includes the Delta Belt of massive sulfides which have very high potential for mineral development. It forms the core of the Tok Mining District. In 1975-76 over 35 precious metal-bearing copper-lead- zinc massive sulfide prospects were located. The area will be managed to encourage mineral development and will be open to mineral entry. Leasehold location will be required in the vicin- ity of mineral licks. ~ining will be managed to be compatible with the fish and wildlife in the area through the use of the manaqement guide- lines listed below. ~ 3-261 TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 15 Other Resources: No other si gni fi cant resource values have been i dent i fi ed in the unit. For additional information about the resources of this unit 7 see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The comp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however; those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Subsurface (a) Operating plans for lands which lie within nine sections of a mineral lick must address the avoidance of direct or indirect impacts on both the sheep licks and the trails leading to them. (b) The Department of Natural Resources, to the best of its ability, will ensure that a minimal number of licks are being intensely explored at any one time. (c) The nine sections (identified on the map) surrounding each lick will be under leasehold location. The concerns that will be addressed in the lease 1ncluae: 1) avoidance of the licks apJ trails; 2) mitigation of impacts; 3) compensation for destruction or loss of a lick; and 4) the method and routing of access to these areas. 3-262 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Upper Tanana E LOCATION: Upper Tok Rive~ LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT .. OF MGMT. OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(s)l MINERALS MINERALS COMr-ENTS E-1 Remote cabins Open Open Mineralized Habitat 253,000 Area Land sales acres . Improved and unimproved pasture grazing E-2 Mineral Licks Habitat Remote cabins Open Open See guidelines through in text. 23,000 Land sales 1 easehold acres location Improved and unimproved pasture grazing * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, 1 and leases, r·emote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 16 MANAGEMENT UNIT: UPPER TANANA F ROBERTSON RIVER MANAGEMENT INTENT: Most of this unit will be retained in public owner- ship under w~ltiple use management. Principal management object1ves are protection of the fish and wildlife, recreation, and forestry values, and ensuring the opportunity for possible agricultur.-Al development on land with agriculture potential. Four areas are designated for set'tlement in this unit. The area retained in public ownership will be open to mineral entry. Agriculture: Small-scale agriculture Gr agricultural homesteads will be considered in the Tower Bluffs HS (1000 acres)o Fish and Wildlife: This area contains prime grizzly bears and furbearers. northern portion of this unit. habitat for b 1 ack bears, caribou, moose, The Macomb caribou herd is found in the Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in subunit F-2. This area should be managed to maintain the habitat and a sustainable level of human use. Forestry: There are timber stands along the highway and many of the creeks in this unit. Forestry is designated a primary use in subunit F-2. Timber wi 11 be managed on a sustained yi e 1 d basis for persona 1 and commercia 1 use. Minerals: There is mineral potential in much of this unit. Mining claims nave been located on Berry Creek and on unnamed creeks draining north from Knob Ridge. Subunit F-2 will be open to mineral entry. Berry Creek is recommended as a high priority for enforcement of the water quality standards. Recreation: There are several lakes in this unit that have high recreation value. Robertson Lakes (subunit F-3), because of their number, location within a few miles of a paved highway, and views of the Alaska Range, have high potential for recreational development. Robertson Lakes are recommended for a State Recreation Area. Forrest Lake is recommended for a State Recreation Site. In subunit F-2 recrea- tion is designated a secondary use. A public recreation tra'il system along Knob Ridge wi 11 be designated to provide access from points on the Alaska Highway to lakes and high country. These trails are identified in the trails section of Chapter 2. When developing the boundaries of the Robertson Lakes State Recrea- tion Area, the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation will work with the Di vision of Land and Water Management to ensure that there is a viable settlement area in the Tower Bluffs Homestead area adjacent to the recreation area. 3-264 I l:.X I NAMJ:.: Uppertanana t K) P: t c napter ..i) 1/ Settlement: The area has moderate value for recreational and fee simple home- steading. There will be several areas designated for sale (subunit F-1) over the next 20 years. The homestead areas are: Fi reweed ( 250 acres) and Robertson River (400 acres). Tower Bluffs Subd·ivision (260 acres) will remain available for sale over the counter. The Fireweed disposal will remain available over the counter until it reaches maxi mum capacity. As soon as this occurs the Tower Bluffs Home- stead should be brought on line. Robertson River wi 11 remain c 1 osed un 1 ess both Fi reweed and Tower Bluffs Homestead areas get filled and there is a need for more land in this area. If Robertson River is reopened, only Sections 30, 29 and the north half of 32 will be offered for sale. The people who have already staked in Robertson River are adamantly opposed to reopening this project. However, if there is a strong need for more land in this area, rather than open a new area to homesteading, 10 more peop 1 e should be a 11 owed to stake in the sections out 1 i ned above. Other Resources: For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The camp 1 ete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guide 1 i nes presented in that chapter. A 11 of the guide 1 i nes cou 1 d potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with astt~ri sks. Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry *Settlement *Subsurface Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-265 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing ll:AlNf\IYil:; :>UIIIIIlctry \1\)1. \UiJIOIHliiO) uu lAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Upper Tanana F LOCATION: Robertson River LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAI...S DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITEO fliMT. OF KiMT.OF RELifllUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATA.BLE lEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S}/PC* USE(S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERALS COMM:NTS 1 F.:.l Settlement Settlement Habitat Remote ·cabins Closed Open to oi 1 Tower Bluffs ar.rl gas. 27,120 Subdivision Recreation gross Closed to acres Tower Bluffs Forestry coal. ! Homestead Fireweed Homestead I Robertson River Homestead F-2 Forestry Recreation Remote cabins Open Open 162,000 Habitat Land sales acr.es Improved pasture grazing *Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Upper Tanana F LOCATION: Robertson River LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MiMT. OF MGMT. OF REL U«lU ISHMENTS I PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE lOCATABlE LEASEABLE & GENERJ'J.. SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE{S)/P.C* USE(S) USE(s)l MINERALS MINERALS COHJ.ENTS F-3 Rnbertson Recreation Remote cabins Closed Closed to Recommended for . Lakes coal . 1 egi sl ative 15,000 Proposed Land sales designation acres State Open to as a State Recreation Leases directional Recreation Area Area drilling Grazing for oil . and gas . ' • . - * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent wit~ th~ man~gement intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management gu1del1nes 1n chapter 2. I TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 18 MANAGEMENT UNIT: UPPER TANANA G SAND CREEK -BILLY CREEK MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained ·in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives include pro- tection of forests, fish and wildlife values~ and subsurface develop- ment.. There are no lands designated for settlement in this unit. The area will be open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: This unit is valuable for caribou and grizzly bear. Trapping density is high in this unit. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in this unit. The area should be managed to protect the fish and wildlife resources of the region. Forestry: There are moderate va 1 ue forest lands along Sand Creek that are similar to the adjacent Tanana Valley State Forest. Forestry is desig- nated a primary use in these areas. Minerals: This area is within a mi nera 1 terrane~ The area wi 11 be open to mi nera 1 entry. Other Resources: There are no significant agriculture or recreational values in this unit. The area is mountainous, there is no year-round access and much of the unit is surrounded by private land (which compounds the access problem) and therefore no disposals are recommended. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR! DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of th~s report~ Outlined below are the categories of guide 1 i nes presented in that chapter. A 11 of the guide 1 i nes cou 1 d potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Reoreati on *Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/t4AINAGEMENT UNIT: Uppe1r Tanana G LOCJl1TION: Sand Creek-Billy Creek lEGISlATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MIItERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED ~MT. OF MGMT. OF REL HI}U ISHMENTS PRIMARY SBCONOARY SURFACf LOCATABLE lEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE~S)/PC* .~JSE(S) USE{S) MINERALS MINERALS CGMJ.ENTS ' - G Forestry Land sales Open Open . 46,000 Habitat Remote cabins acres Improved pasture grazing . . . * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc~, that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with. the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. I~XfNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 19 MANAGEMENT UNIT: UPPER TANANA H WEST FORK M/.\NAGEMENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use rr2nagement and designated as resource management. Principal management objectives include protecting the opportunity for possible agricultural development on land with agricultural potential, subsurface development and protecting ·fish and wildlife a~d recreation values. There are no lands designated for disposal in this unit. The area will be open to mineral entry. Agriculture: These lands which may have agricultural potential will be protected by designating the area for resource management unt i 1 this area is reevaluated to determine its long-term best use. Fish and Wildlife: This unit north of the Alaska Highway and just west of Tok is prime habitat for black bears, furbearers and moose. The Tanana River corridor is of special significance for wildlife and recreational use. This area will be managed to mainta·in populations of tl1ese species and their associated uses. Forestry: There are moderate timber values in this unit. These will be managed for commercial and personal use. Minerals: There are no known mineral values in this area; however, the unit will be open to mineral entry. Recreation: 1he Tanana River is a high value recreational resource in this unit. It will be managed to protect these recreation values. In addition, recreational access sites along the Tanana River will be reserved. Representative examples of the Tanana Bluffs should be designated as natura 1 sites for the study of p 1 ant 1 i fe characteristic of the 1 ast 1 . 1 . l g ac1o og1ca~ era. Settlement: Due to the high concentration of disposals in the vicinity of Tok, no further residential disposals are recommended for this unit. For a~ditional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3-270 TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 20 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this reporta Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface Fish & Wildlife 1. River Corridor Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management *Resource Management *Grazing A 300-foot corridor either side of the Tanana River will be retained . in public ownership and managed for recreation and habitat. 3-271 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGtON/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Upper Tanana H LOCATION: West Fork LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT.OF MGMT.OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S}/PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERALS COMM:NTS High Va]ue H-1 East Resourrce Remote cabins Open Open 15~000 Management -agriculture Land sales acres -habitat -recreation . -forestry -minerals I ' H-2 West Habitat Recreation Remote cabins Open Open 16~000 Forestry Land sales acres Improved pasture grazing * Proposed elassification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 21 MANAGEMENT UNIT: UPPER TANANA I TOK NORTH MANJ\GEHENT INTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives include pro- tection of forest, fish and wildlife and recreation values. There are no lands designated for settlement in this unit. The area will be open to mineral entry~ Fish and Wildlife; This area, primarily south of the Tanana River and north of the Alaska Highway near Tok, prov·ides prime habitat for black bears, fur- bearers and moose and sustains a high level of hunting. The areas near the Tanana River are the most productive habitats within this unit. Areas to the south are less valuable as wildlife habitat and are recom- mended for other multiple uses. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in this unit. The area will be managed to protect the fish and wildlife values. Forestry: There are some areas of high forest va 1 ue in this unit along the Tanana River and on the hills south of the rivere Forestry is designated a primary use in these areas. resource will be managed for personal and commercial use. Recreation: The forest This area receives moderate recreational use and recreation is desig- nated a primary use of this unit. foreground scenery along the Alaska Highway will be protected in a 300 • g n~enbe 1 t .. Sett1ement: .Due to the ~1~gh concentration of d1sposals in the vicinity of Tok, no further residential disposals are recommended for this unit. Other Resources: There are no ~ign1ficant mineral~ agricultural or settlement values in this unit; the area will remain open to mineral entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, lLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3·273 TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 22 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and region a 1 management guide 1 i nes are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the cat~yor1es of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of thE guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, ~hose that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation *Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·274 *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Upper Tanana I LOCATION: Tok North I lEGISlATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DFSIGNATIOHS 9 PROPOSED PROHIBITED RiMT. OF f«iMT.OF REliR_lUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE lEASEABlE & GENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S}/PC* USE(S) lJSE(S} MINERALS MINERALS COMM:NTS - I Forestry Remote cabins Open Open 11,000 Habitat Land sales acres • Recreation Improved j I pasture grazing . *Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc.) that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. T~XTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 23 MANAGEMENT UNIT: UPPER TANANA J LANDS BORDERING TETLIN RESERVATION MANA'tiEMENT INTENT: This area is currently the subject of a boundary dispute with Tetlin Reser'!ation. The ~rea will be managed so a third party interest is not created before the litigation is resolved. This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Principal management objectives include protection of the forest, fish and wildlife, and recreation values, and the opportunity for eventual development of areas with agricultural potential. There are no lands designated for sale in this unit. The area vJill be open to mineral entry. Agriculture: The land which may have agricultural potential (subunit J-1) wi 11 be designated for resource management to preserve the opportunity for agri- cultural use. No sales wi 11 ti~ offered unti 1 the boundary dispute is settled. Other va 1 ues that this area should be managed for are recreation, forestry and fish and wi 1 dl i fe. These uses shou 1 d oe managed in accordance with the intents and guidelines for the rest of this unit. Fish and Wildlife: This area west of the Tok River and south of the Alaska Highway inc 1 udes prime habitat for b 1 ack bears, fu rbea rers and moose. The most productive habitats in this unit are the riparian zones associated with the Tok River at the southern end of the unit and the Tanana River at the northern end of the unit. Fish and wildlife is designated as a primary use in subunit J-.2. This area wi 11 be managed to maintain habitat and support human use of wi 1 d 1 i fe. Forestry: Commercial forests occur along the designated primary us.e in subunit J-2. managed for commercial and personal use. Tanana River. Forestry is a The forest resources shou 1 d be Recreation: This area receives a moderate amount of is designated a secondary use in this unit. highway will be protected in a greenbelt. Other Resources: recreational use$ Recreation Foreground scenery along the There are no si gni fi cant mi nera 1 va 1 ues i dent i fi ed in this unit and due to the high concentration of disposals in the Tok vicinity, no additional disposals are recommended in this area. The area will remain open to mineral entry. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. 3-276 TEXTNAME: Uppertanana (R)P: (chapter3) 24 MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The comp 1 ete set of statewide and ·region a 1 management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Ag ri cu 1 ture *Recreation *Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3 .. 277 *Trail Management Water Quality Wet 1 ands Management *Resource Management *Grazing ltAINJ-\lYit: ;)Ulllllldr'Y \K)t': \li!JidlldlldJ ll LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: ___!!~?.per Tanana J LAND USE DESIGNATIONS PROHIBITED PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf SUBUfUT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE{S) High Value J-1 Resource Remote cabin£ Management 2,600 -agriculture Land sales acres -settlement -forestry -habitat -recreation -minerals J-2 Forestry Recreation Remote cabins 19,800 Habi t.at Land sales acres Improved pasture grazing * Proposed classification LOCATION: Lands Bordering Tetlin Reservation LEGISLATIVE MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED MGMT.OF r4iMf.Of RELINQUISHMENTS LOCATABLE LEASEABLE & GENERAL MINERALS MINERALS COMf.ENTS .. Open Open . 'I Open Open 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, r~tote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2 . . SubregionS Goodpaster 1. Fairbanks North Star Borough 2. Lower Tanana 3. Kantishna 4. Parks 5. AJaska Range West 6. Alaska Range East 7. Upper Tanana 8. Goodpaster 9. Delta-Salcha Area Plan TEXTNAME: Goodpaster (R)P: (ch~ptarl) 02 G. Subregi;on ~~ -Upper' Goodpaster This is one of the most r€mote subregions in the Basin. Located about 30 miles east of Delta Junction, the unit is a rugged area with no roads and few sett1em~r,s. Some trqpping and hunting occurs in the area, but the major land use is m·tning exploration through most of the unit and active mining in the eastern third of th~ subregion. There are habitats and forests of moderate va."';:Je in this subregion, but existing infonnation indicates that minerals are the principal resource in much of the region. A few tr~p ping cabins and mining cabins exist, but settlement is sparse due to the 1 ack of access. This area will be mZ\naged primarily for mine·rals and fish and wildlife habitato 1. Agri~ulture Land in this subregion is at ~1evations in excess of 2000 feet and is not recommended for agricultural designation. 2_. Forestr"y In the Upper Goodpaster· .;...1-b'region of the Tanana Plan, the State Forest will meet the demands for hoth local use and economic develop- ment. There are some fairly high value· fO\''ests in this subregion which were not incl u.ded in the State Forest, but they are too remote to be of significance in meeting the foreseeable .~amnercial or personal need for wood products. However, these lands will be open to timber harvesting and other multiple uses. 3. Minerals The principal mineral poter-t1al in this subregion occurs in the Upper Goodpaster River and the T~f)bs Creek area. Active placer mining occurs in numerous tr ... ibutari es of1 Tibbs Creek. A 1 though ·there are currently few mining claims located in the subregion, there is moderate to high potential for discovery of economic depositse No coal or hydro- carbon formations are known within the area, but the Goodpaster Subregion will be left open to mineral entry, coal prospecting, oi1 and gas leasing~ coal leasing and leasing for millsites. 4. Recreation Due to its remote location and lack of navigable rivers, this area does not have high value for public tecre.atior.. However, the trails in the area wi 11 be protected and recreation en use of the rivers wi 11 be ensured. TEXTNAME: Goodpaster (R)P: (chapter3) 03 5. Fish and Wildlife The habitat of this region is of moderate va·l ue. The Goodpaster River corridor, however, is of high value and will be protected for its habitat values. Two settlement areas are designated along the river and will be designed to minimize the impact on fish and wildl·ife. The rest of this unit will be retained in public owne~ship and managed jointly for habitat and minerals. Conflicts between these two uses will be addressed in the subunit guidelines. 6~ Land Sales in the Upper Goodpaster Subregion Within the Goodpaster Subregion, a total of 3,400 acres of state land are recorrmended to be sold for fee simple homesteading. In the past, there have been no 1 and sales in this region. Because the area is largely inaccessible, on1y two areas have been identified for sale. These projects are expected to provide adequate opportunity for those wishing to settle or recreate in this remote region of thf~ Basin. Fee Simple Homesteads: Sand Creek Upper Goodpaster 400 acres 3,000 acres 7. Transportatio~ The fo 11 owing access corridors have been i denti fi ed by the Depart- ment of Transportation and Public Facilities. There are no proposals for actual construction of access within these corridors, but the option to eventually develop access in these areas should not be precluded. The only iaentified major transportation impact in this subregion is in the extreme western portion near the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. The construction of a natural gas pipeline could pass through this area. No other major transportation corridors have been identified through this subregion. Trai 1 s and Revised . Statute (RS) 2477 Roads: Numerous trai 1 s and minor roads exist in this subregion. See Chapter 2~ Public Access and Trails Management for additional information. 3-280 TEXTNAME: Goodpaster (R)P: (chapter3) 04 UPPER GOODPASTER A HEALY RIVER MANAGEMENT lNTENT: This unit will be retained in public ownership under multiple use management. Primary management objectives are forest management, subsurface development and protection orf fish and wildlife resources. There are no lands designated 'for disposal in this management unit. Fish and Wildlife: The headwaters of the Healy River system are prime habitat for moose, caribou, furbearers and grizzly bear. Fish and wild"life habitat is designated a primary use in this unit. Forestry: Forestry is designated a primary use in this unit. Both commercial and personal use harvest will be encouraged. Miner·al s: The area has moderate potentia 1 for porphyry copper-molybdenum deposits. The Johnson Prospect, on the divide between the South Fork of the Goodpaster River and the Healy River, contains up to 1.2% molybde- num. The area will be open to mineral entry. Recreation: Recreation values include boating, fishing and dog mushing along the Healy River. Recteation is designated a secondary use in the unit. Other Resources: There are no known significant values for agriculture in the area. Access across Native and State Forest 1 and would cause difficulties for settlement. No "lands are designated for disposal. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below ar the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the .juidelines could potentially apply to uses·within the management unit; however~ those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indtcated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation *Forestry Settlement *S!Jbsurface *Fish & ~~i 1 dl i fe Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3·281 *Trail Management Water QuaOI ity Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing TEXTNAME: Goodpaster (R)P: (chapter3J u~ Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Remote Cabins All state-owned land within this management unit will be open to consideration for very low density remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits allowed will be determined an interagency team after a more detailed evaluation of the area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3·282 - LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Upper Goodpaster A LOCATION: Healy River LEGISLATIVE . LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, -PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF MJMT.OF RElltflUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE LEASEABLE 8c 1iENERAL SUBUNIT DESCRIPTlnN USE(S}/PC* USE(S) USE{S) MINERALS MINERAlS COMrt:NTS I A Forestry Recreation Land sales Open Open 57,500 Habitat Improved acres pasture grazing ' * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as materdal sales, land leases, r'emote cabi:n permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed .. Such uses will be allow1ed if consistent wiith the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant maJnagement gutdlelines in ch,apter 2. I I TEXTNAME: Goodpaster (R)P: (chapter3) 06 UPPER GOODPASTER B Goodpaster River Drainage MANAGEMENT INTENT: The Goodpaster River corridor wi 11 be managed to encourage a variety of uses. Primary management objectives are to encourage subsurface development, forest management and recreation, and to protect fish and wildlife resources.. Two disposals are planned for the unit. Fish and Wildlife: The Goodpaster watershed provides a range of habitats fr9m alpine tundra to marshy flats that support populations of all major wildlife species found in the Tanana Basin (with the exception of bison). This unit contains prime habitat for black and grizzly bear, caribou, moose, furbearers and sheep. The Goodpaster River riparian corridor provides the highest quality wildlife habitat in this unit. The Goodpaster River contains critical habitat for spawning salmon and prime habitat for resid~nt fish. The Goodpaster River supports an important grayling fishery. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in subunits B-2 and C. These subunits will be managed to maintain habitat values described above and related human use. Forestry: With the exception of Shaw Creek bottom lands and high elevations, moderate-site commercial forests are found on most of the better drained slopes. Forestry is designated a secondary use in subunit B-2. Both commercial and personal, use harvests will be permitted .. Minerals: There is moderate to high mineral potential in this unit, particu- larly along the Eisenmenget" Fork of the Upper Goodpaster River, Tibbs Creek and Michigan Creek. The only reported lode mining production in the Goodpaster District ~is from gold-antimony quartz veins near the head of Tibbs Creek. Active placer mining also occurs along Tibbs Creek and its tributaries. Molybdenum bearing veins cut granitic rocks near Black Mountain. A little gold, including a half ounce nugget, was recovered in 1916 on Michigan Creek. Subunit B-2 will remain open to mineral entry. Recreation: important recreational access areas in this unit include the Good- paster winter trail and the navigable portions of the Goodpaster River. The river corridor will be considered in the future for possible legisla- tive designation as a State Recreation River. Recreation is designated a primary use in the unit. · Settlement: Two homestead offerings, Upper Goodpaster and Sand Creek, totaling 3,400 acres are planned for this unit. Sand Creek is scheduled for FY'86; Upper Goodpaster is not yet scheduled for disposal. 3-284 ltXINAMt: Gooapas~er lK}P: lCnap~erjJ u1 During the layout of the Upper Goodpaster and Sand Creek disposals, sites for public recreational use will be identified and reserved. Other Resources: There are no significant agricultural values in the unit. For additional ·infonnation about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines a,re presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture *Recreation Forestry *Settlement "*Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors *Trail Management Water Quality Wetlands Management Resource Management *Grazing Management guidelines that apply just to this management unit are presented below. 1. Remote Cabins Ail state-owned land within subunit 8-2 will be open to consideration for remote cabin permits. Areas to be opened to remote cabin permits and the number of permits allowed wi 11 be determined by an inter- agency team after a more detailed evaluation of area and prior to announcing the opening to the public. 3·285 LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Upper Goodpaster B LOCATION: Goodpaster Watershed lEGISlATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERALS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED KiMT. OF t4iMT.OF RELIPI}UISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACf LOCATABLE lEASEABlE & GENERAL SUBJJ~IT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S) MINERALS MINERALS COMM:NTS B-1 Upper Goodpaster Settlement Recreation Remote cabins Closed Open to 46,720 H.S. oil & gas gross Sand Creek HS Habitat acres Closed to coal -·- Improved & Habitat unimproved B-2 Goodpaster Forestry pasture watershed Recreation grazing Open Open 621,000 acres * Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of this unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. TEXTNAME: Gooapaster (R)P: (chapter3) 08 GOODPASTER C SHAW CREEK FLATS MANAGEMENT INTENT: This unit wil·~ be retained in public ownership tllder multiple use management. The primary management objective is to pr-·otect fish and wildlife resources. Other resource values in this unit ~~~ low. No lands are designated for disposal in the unit. The t11it will remain open to mineral entry. Fish and Wildlife: The upper Shaw Creek Flats is an extremely important area to local wildlife populations. This area includes prime habitat for moose, black bear, furbearers, waterfowl and resident fish. The area has special value as waterfowl habitat and a calving area for moose. Fish and wildlife is designated a primary use in this unit. The area will be managed to preserve the ecologic integrity of the wetlands. Because of the abundance and diversity of wildlife, the unit is con- sidered a special value area recommended for single use as a special, completely unadulterated habitat area. Other Resources: There are few known forestry, recreation, agri,cultural or mineral values in the unit. The value of the area for settlement is low due to the marshy conditions. There are no lands designated for disposal in the unit. The unit wi 11 remain open to mineral entry; however, enforcement of water quality guidelines will be a priority. For additional information about the resources of this unit, see the Resource Element Papers (DNR, DLWM, 1983) available at the Department of Natural Resources in Fairbanks. MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The complete set of statewide and regional management guidelines are presented in Chapter 2 of this report. Outlined below are the categories of guidelines presented in that chapter. All of the guidelines could potentially apply to uses within the management unit; however, those that are most likely to be applicable in this unit are indicated with asterisks. Agriculture Recreation Forestry Settlement *Subsurface *Fish & Wildlife Transportation Access Lakeshore Management Instream Flow Stream Corridors 3-287 *Trail Management Water Quality *Wetlands Management Resource Manag~~ent *Gr dZi ng TEXTNAME: Summary (R)P: (gdpdster). Uj LAND USE SUMMARY SUBREGION/MANAGEMENT UNIT: Upper Goodpaster C LOCATION: Shaw Creek Flats I LEGISLATIVE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS MINERAlS DESIGNATIONS, PROPOSED PROHIBITED MGMT. OF f.liMT.OF RELINQUISHMENTS PRIMARY SECONDARY SURFACE LOCATABLE lEASEABLE & GENERAl SUBUNIT DESCRIPTION USE(S)/PC* USE(S) USE(S)l MINERALS MINERAlS COMr£NTS - Remote Cabins c Wetlands Habitat Land sales Open Open 46,000 Improved & acres unimproved pasture grazing *Proposed classification 1 Other uses such as material sales, land leases, remote cabin permits, etc., that are not specifically prohibited may be allowed. Such uses will be allowed if consistent with the management intent and management guidelines of tlrds unit, and with the relevant management guidelines in chapter 2. Chapter4 Implen1.entation I t.A lt~AI'It: II)AtJ4 \ r{) P: \en apterq.) UL I. Introduction This chapter summarizes the actions necessary to implement the land use policies proposed by this area plan. These actions include proposals for legislative designation of certain lands, recomrj1ended land selec- tions, and preparation of management plans. Most of these proposed actions are discussed in more detail in other portions of the plan. For example, proposals for legislative designations are included in the management intent summaries for several of the subt'egi ons. In addition to the implementation recommendations, this chapter di~ . .-;usses several proposed transportation corridors. These corridors wi 11 require substantially more study before they are recommended for construction. However, the option to develop access in these corridors should not be precluded. Once the plan is adopted these implementation actions will be used as a basis for budget preparation including requests for changes in staff levels and requests for legislative funding of capital improvements, data collection or other actions necessary to implement the plan. 4·1 tt.-1\t••IU''-• ILJI\f '"T \ \jl • \-'''u.t'_,._ J vv A. Priorities for Legislative and Administrative Designatiq_D_ A number of areas \'lithin the Tanana Basin are being considered for recommendation for legislative designation as either a State trail, recreational river, recreational area, critical habitat, or wildlife management area. These proposed designations serve as official recognition of the outstanding public values in these areas and of the state's intent to retain these areas in public ownership in perpetuity. A legislative designation is recommended when an area proposed by the plan for long-term retention possesses such high resource values that: 1. It is clear that the area should remain in public ownership permanently; and/or 2. The nature and value of the resources present require more restrictive management for their protection than is possible under a general multiple use classification. The areas being considered for speci a 1 designations are shown be 1 ow in order of the priority for such designations. The total area proposed for legislative designation is approximately 500,000 acres or 2% of the total study area. For additional information on individual proposals, see the ma,nagement un~t summaries in Chapter 3. The following areas proposed for legislative designation will have management prescriptions prepar·ed by Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR). DPOR will also present the proposals to the legislature and manage the trail, area or river if it is approved. Interim management will be the responsibility of the Division of Land and Water Management, following the guidelines specified in the management units in Chapter 3. 1. State Recreation Rivers River or Stream a. Chat ani ka b. Nenana River Acreag~ 57,700 3,000 Subregion Borough Parks Highway These streams and rivers are extremely valuable to the region's economy and environment. They are heavily used by the public for floating, boating and transportation to hunting areas. The riparian habitat is also important for moose and other mammals~ The Chatanika is a popular fishing area. 4-2 li.../\IIH"\1'11 ... IUt"\r"'t \i\jl o \\..IIU!JI....:I"fj v-r The proposed state recreational river boundaries run approxi- mately one-quarter mile 1 andward on each side of the river. Within these areas, land and water would be managed for multiple use, including hunting, fishing, and other recreational activ-· ities, habitat management, timber harvesting, and water quality protection. Timber management activities are secondary uses in the corridors; they wi 11 be designed to protect and enhance habitat and recreation values and water quality. Land sales will be prohibited in these corridors; however, public use cabins and in some instances commercial recreation facilities will be allowed~ Provisions will be made for access across the river and for existing mining claims. The corl"'idors wi 11 be closed to new mineral entry. 2. State Trails Trail a. Circle-Fairbanks Trail Length approx. 60 mi. Subreqion Borough The Circle-Fairbanks Historic Trail is the original route between Circle City and Fa·irbanks. Portions of the trail within the Borough and Tanana Basin boundaries are separated ·into a summer ridgetop trail and a winter sled route along the Chatanika River. The portion of the trail between Cleary Summit and Coffee Dome is used extensively for mining access. With the exception of a small block of patented mining claims near the beginning of the trail at Cleary Summit, this trail lies on State 1 ands. Because of the high mineral potential of this area, major efforts have been made to coordinate deve 1 opment of the trai 1 with mining interests. Careful planning of this trail to coor- dinate mining and recreation use could help promote a more balanced public perception of the role of mineral development in the economy of Interior Alaska. b. Chena Hot Springs Winter Trail approx. 50 mi. Borough The Chena Hot Springs Winter Trail is the original winter sled route between Chena Hot Springs and Fairbanks. The trail origi- nated in the early 1900's and has been used extensively since that time. Current uses of the trail include dogmushing, snow- machining, horseback riding and moving farm equipment. c. North Fork Valley Trail 13 mi. Borough The North Fork Valley Trail. extends approximately 13 miles northeast from Chen a Hot Spr1 ngs Road toward the Bor·ough and Tanana Basin boundaries. The trail is an extension of the Chena Hot Springs Winter Trail and was used in the 1983 Yukon Quest Dogsled Race. 4-3 TEXTNAME: TBAP4 (R)P: (chapter4) 05 The trail is used mainly by cross country skiers, dogmushers and snowmachines. A major portion of this trail passes through the Far Mountain disposal and is used for access through this area. The minimum width of each of these trails is 200' where they pass through disposals. Actual trail widths vlill be determined when the management prescription for each trail is written. It is likely that widths along each trail may vary depending on topography and adjacent uses. 3. Recreation Areas a. Robertson Lakes State Recreation Area 15,000 acres --Upper Tanana Subregion approXIimate 1 y This is a very popular fishing and camping area. It would be managed for multiple use provided that these uses are consistent with the primary goal of providing recreation and protecting the visual quality of the area. b. Fielding Lake State Recreation Area --30,700 acres --East A 1 as ka Range The area proposed for designation is highly scenic with opportunities for recreational activity on both Fielding ~1nd Summit Lake and summer and winter back country exploration. Due to the lack of trees, high water table and permafrost, the area is very susceptible to degredation of wild and natural landscapes. The area would be managed to protect the integrity of the landscape and maintain the recreational values. c. Other Recreation Areas and Sites There are several additional recreation areas and sites recommended in the p 1 an. A 1 though they ilre 1 ess than 640 acres in size and may be handled administratively by an ILMA to DPOR rather than requiring legislative designation, they are included here because the overall intent of protecting an outstanding public value through long term retention is the same. (1) White Mountains Access Sites --up to 8 -100 acre sites --Borough (2) Brown Lake State Recreation Area --640 acres ~-Lower Tanana (3) Grapefruit Rocks State Recreation Area --600 acres -- Lower Tanana (4) Forrest Lake State Recreation Area --5 acres --Upper Tanana (5) Tanana Valley Overlook--2 acres Borough (6) Davidson Ditch Historic Sites --number of sites and acreage to be determined by DPOR --Borough 4·4 (7) June Creek State Recreation Site --500 acres --Parks (8) Hutlinana Hot Springs Recreation Site --640 acres -- LO\"ier Tanana (9) Paradise Hill Recreation Site --640 acres ··-Upper Tanana 4. Wildlife Areas The ADF&G 'llill prepare management prescriptions in conjunction \'lith DNR for the following wildlife area proposals and present them to the legislature. After these areas are approved, the Special Wildlife Management Areas will be managed by DNR in consultation with ADF&G. The Toklat Critical Habitat area will be managed by AOF&G. a. Tok River Special Wildlife Management Area --approximately 166,000 acres --Upper Tanana Subregion This area is one of the Most productive grizzly, moose .and sheep habitats in the state and is a heavily-used hunting area. It would be managed for multiple use to the extent consistent with the primary goal of protection of the habi- tat. Land sales, remote cabins and grazing would be prohib- ited due to the conflict with the wildlife values. The unit is open to mineral entry. b. Toklat Critical Habitat Area --2,000 acres --Kantishna Subregion An area of about 2, 000 acres on the Tok l at River which is critical salmon spawning habitat and prime grizzly habitat is recommended for 1 egis 1 at i ve designation as a Cri t i ca 1 Habitat Area. The area would be managed primarily for fish and wildlife and it would be closed to mineral entry. c. i,Hnto Flats Special Wiidlife Management Area --270,000 acres --Lower Tanana Subregion The ~1into Flats is a large \!Jetland v1hich is outstanding habitat for many species of wi 1 d1 i fe and cri t i ca 1 habitat for so~e species of waterfowl. The area is also very iMportant for both subsistence and sport hunters. It v1oul d be managed primarily for fish and wildlife and it would be closed to mineral entry. B. Land Trades, Relinquishments and Selections 1. Land Trades and Relinquishnents The planning team recomnends that the Stampede Trai 1 area (three townships) be exchanged with the Park Service.. The unit is discussed in more detail in Parks Highway Subregion Management Unit E. ' 4·5 C. Management Plans One manage1nent plan is proposed for the Basin which would involve a detai 1 ed study of trails. This p 1 an shou 1 d 1 ocate and map important trails, determine th~ principle uses, recommend whether public ownership or easements are warranted and what widths these should be, recomr:1end priorities for surveying and provide management guidelines for protecting the principal uses. The plan should be done cooperatively with the Borough and it should specify management intents for each trail,. D. Instrearn Flow Reservations The follovling is a list of the rivers identified in the Tanana Basin which require i nst ream flow reservations. These may not be the only streams on \'lhich .a reservation is needed and it is likely that further study will identify others. These rivers represent priorities in terms of needing instream flow reservations5 First priority rivers include the Chatani ka, the Sa 1 cha and the Toklat. These rivers require regulation in order to protect their high habitat quality, In addition, the Chatanika and the Salcha have recrea- tion values for boating and fishing and are important clearwater streams. The Toklat is a critical salmon spawning river. The De 1 ta, The Goodpaster, and the Nenana rivers are the next order of priority for instream flow reservations. These rivers are important for both habitat and recreation. ~ Finally, the To 1 ovana, Tek 1 ani ka, Cosna,. Kant i stma and Robertson rivers should be studie~ for necessary instream flow reservations to protect habitat and recreation values and to provide for the settlements on the Teklanika, Cosna and Kantishna rivers~ The relative importance and method of preserving instream flow in these rivers wi 11 need to be determined by further study. It is recom- mended that exatllination of these rivers should be jointly undertaken by DLWM, ADF&G and where appropriate, nPOR. E. Transporation 1. Introduction The design of an efficient regional transportation syster:l will be key to resource development and a major determinent of land use patterns within the Tanana Basin. 4-6 Due to the scale of this plan, it is not possible to iden- tify a.ctual routes of proposed roads and railroads. However, general transportation corridors have been· identified. These corridors caul d facilitate resource deve 1 opment, increase oppor- tunit.ies for public recreation and tourism and open land for settlement. The corridors are consistent with the Interior Alaska Transportation Study, the Western and Arctic Alaska Transportation Study and various studies conducted by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT/PF) and others. Before any of these corridors are actually built, it will be necessary to see if: 1) the resource,s to be transported would economically justify the capital improvements necessary; 2) the total benefit of building the road or railroad would exceed the financial, environmental and social costs. These corridors are not recommendations for construction. They are mentioned here because the option to eventua 11 y con- struct roads or railroads through them should be protected. 2. Proposed Transportation Corridors a. Alas~a Natural Gas Pipeline Three alterRative routes for the construction of a pipeline to carry natural gas from the North Slope to the Lower 48 have been identified. The route from the North Slope to Fairbanks basically follows the existing Trans-Alaska Pipe- line. ·One alternative would construct the gasline from Fairbanks via the Richardson/Alaska Highway and Tanana River corridor to Delta Junction and the Canadian Border. The second alternative follows the same route to Delta Junction but continues. via the Richardson Highway and Trans-Alaska Pipeline corridor to Prince Willirun Sound. The third route would follow the Parks Highway and Alaska Railroad corridor from Fairbanks to Cook Inlet. However, this last alterna- tive route would conflict with 1 and use objectives for the Nenana River Corridor area (see F-2, in Parks). b. Alaska Railroad Extension An extension of the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks would provide access to the Delta Belt and could provide a con- nection to Canada and the Lower 48. Additionally, spur lines could provide access to the Slate Creek asbestos deposit off the Taylor Highway. A route has been identified through the Tanana Basin via the Tanana River and Richardson Jind Alaska Highway corridors for an extension of the rail- road fr-om Fairbanks to the Canadian Border. 4-7 c. Prince William Sound-Upper Tanana Railroad Corridor The Interior Alaska Transportation Study identified the construction of a railroad from either Valdez or Cordova as an alternate to the extension of the Alaska Railroad. 1his would serve as the transportation system for development of the Delta Belt and possibly the Slate Creek asbestos deposit. This route follows the Richardson and Tok Highway corridors from Prince William Sound toward Tok. de Western Access Railroad Corridor Should the development of minerals in the western portion of the State occur, the construction of a rai 1 road has been identified as a possible means of transporting goods to and from the area. The Interior Alaska Transportation Study and the Western and Arctic A 1 ask a Transportation Study identi- fied a corridor from Nenana to Tanana south of the Tanana River. From Tanana the rail line would continue toward the Bornite area and possibly to Nome. An alternate to the railroad would be a highway which W0~ld not pass through the area covered by this plan. e. Twin Mountain Access Route The Twin Mountain area has the most potential for mineral development within the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Three alternatives have been identified as possible access routes. The route identified by the Interior Alaska Trans- portation Study as the most feasible one is an extension of Chena Hot Springs Road. This would follow the i~iddle Fork Chena River and would extend the road approximately sixty- five miles. Two other possible routes are: an extension of Johnson Road or a new road up the Salcha River Valley. However, the Salcha River Valley route would conflict with land use objectives as defined in this plan and it is not recommended. f. Lignite-Kantishna Highway Corridor Any mineral development of the Kantishna Hills would require an access route, The existing Denali Park Road is substand- ard in all respects and is inadequate for transporting the vehicles needed for mining. This corridor would connect Kantishna to the Parks Highway near Lignite (Healy) and would utilize portions of the existing Stampede Roada In addition to mineral development, this route could provide an alternate road for tourists wanting to see Mount McKinley and Denali National Park and Preserve, depending on the degree of mining development that occurs. This corridor was analyzed by the Interior Alaska Transportation Study. This plan strongly recommends that this new route, if con- structed, be located to minimjze adverse impacts on the caribou calving grounds found in this area. 4·8 g. Nenana-Kantishna-McGrath Highway Corridor The main aspect of this corridor is that it provides an alternate access route to the Kantishna area. Overall, the route would connect the Parks Highway from Ferry in a westerly direction, then southwesterly to Kantishna and possibly onto McGrath should a connection there be desired. h. Upper Wood River (Bonnifield Mining District) Access This area has significant potential for hardrock mining development of lead, zinc, gold and silver with and has active exploration and development projected through the 1980's. A corridor has been identified to this area from the Parks Highway at Ferry, easter1y along the foothills of the Alaska Range. A less desirable alternate is along the Bonnifield Trail from Fairbanks which passes through the Blair Lakes Bombing and Gunnery Range. i. Nenana-Totchaket Area Access With the future development of the Nenana-Totchaket area for agriculture, the need for access will certainly increase. Routes for roads and/or railroad spurs have been identified and these rights-of-way shall be protected. Additionally, this route could be extended to the Kantishna River to pro- vide access to the forestry area. At the current time it is unlikely that sufficient timber volume exists to justify a road, but changing market conditions could make this route viable in the long term. Another possibility would be an extension south to form a loop t~ the Parks Highway at Rex which would provide access to previous state land disposals. 3. Existing Transportation Routes a. Highway Reconstruction, Realignment and Improvements Many highways or segments· of highways are substandard in width, curvature, design speed or capacity. These would possibly include all or portions of the Alaska, Richardson, Parks, Dalton, Steese, Elliott, Taylor, Denali and Tok Cutoff Highways and Northway Road. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT/PF) has proposed some of these projects and will seek funding according to regional priorities. OOT/PF will work with various agencies and the planning team to choose the best routing that meets the land·use objectives described in this report while still complying with Legislative mandates, appropriate highway standards and project costs. This plan does not preclude improvements rEcommended by DOT/PF for engineering and public safety considerations. 4-9 b. Trails and Revised Statute (RS) 2477 Roads Numerous trai 1 s and r1i nor roads, some of which are claimed under Revised Statute (RS) 2477, traverse the area in this report. See Chapter 2, Pub 1 i c Access and Tra i 1 s ~1ana genent for additional information. F. Land Sales Program in the Tanana Basin: 1986 -2000 1. Introduction The following section discusses the land sales progra~ in the Tanana Basin for the next 20 years. Included is a section on \-Jhat will be done with past subdivision and remote sale areas; changes that should be made in the 1986 land disposal program; and a list of the short and long term sale areas in the Basin. · 2. Disposal Schedule The Department will publish annually a statewide land offering and di sposa 1 p 1 an. It is important that Alaskans be able to review the amounts and locations of land disposals which would result fro~ the application of DNR's land dis·posal policies! The statewide disposal plan will incorporate Fegional land disposal plans and present recommendations for 1 and offerings in each region of the state. The recommendations would be based on ONR's land disposal policies as well as on analyses of land suitability, supply and demand studies, consideration of competing 1 and use va 1 ues, transportation systems and other factors of region a 1 concern. The statewide p 1 an wi 11 present region a 1 1 and offering recomr:lenda- tions for two planning periods. Five-year recommendations will be specific regarding location, acreage and project type for each year. A tv1enty-year disposal pool also will be established consisting of the areas where DNR anticipates future disposals offerings. This disposal plan that is included in this section will be a guide for the Division of Land and Water as it nominates projects into the LADS process. The Division of Land and Water needs flexibility to change from this p1an and alter the specific acreages and the year certain projects are offered, hm·1ever the follm·ling minimum guidelines must be met by the dispo$al section when they develop each years program: 4 .. to 1. To ensure that there is adequate land for sale in the Tanana Basin over the life of this plan the state will offer, starting in 1987 no more than 1,000 acres of new subdivisions per year; 3,000 acres of new fee homesteading per year; and 1250 acres of ne\~ agriculture sales per year. These pro.jects will come from areas identified for sale in the Tanana Rasin, Nenana-Totchaket, and Delta Salcha Area Plans. The ~aximum acreage for agri cu 1 tu re may change if it is decided that agri culture homesteading or sma 11 agriculture sa 1 es wi 11 be a 11 ov1ed in the Nenana- Totchaket area. 2. The state \~ill attempt to offer at least one nevi project each year in each of the 8 regions of the Tanana Basin. 3. The state wi 11 spread the sa 1 e of the high qua 1 i ty 1 ands equally over the life of this plan. To meet goals 2 and 3, the Division of Land and water will begin offering certain projects in phases, rather than all at once. For example, a large sale of high quality land like the one on Wein Lake and the one on the Teklanika will be offered over 7 or 8 years. This \'lill ensure that there are high quality offerings available through the life of the plan, and that there are enough areas available so a project can be offered each year in the various regions of the Basin. Because of the need to respond to changing demands, fluctuating funding levels and new information, the Division of Land and Water will periodically review the plan's allowed level of annual disposals. Minor depart·Jres frorn the disposal target figures (less than 25% increase in one year or 1ess than a 10~~ increase over any five year period) can be made by the Division without a plan amenc1ment. Substantial departures from the plans disposal targets, however, require a plan amenjment as described in Appendix I. If an interagency planning team determines that more settlemer1t land needs to be identified, the settlement pnlicies in Chapter 2 of the plan as well as the management intent statements for each subregion and management unit should be used as a guide to identifying the additional acreage. The first areas the p 1 anni ng team wi 11 examine, in 1 i ght of these policies, for poss·ible inclusion into the settlement pool are the following areas: Eureka Renate, Overland Agriculture, Sam Creek and Dot Lake Remote. If more land is needed the planning team v1ill look for fy rther settlement 1 and in management units that have sett 1 ement as a secondary use. 4·11 TEXTNAME: TBAP4 (R)P: lchapter4) 14 3. Past Sale Areas This section of the plan outlines what should be done with the areas that have been offered for sale in the past. a. Past Subdivisions All subdivisions that hav~ been offered in the past that still have acres that were not sold should remain available for sale over the counter. The following is a list of those projects. Project Bears Den Desperation Hayes Creek Haystack Ext. Haystack McCloud Olnes E. w·;gwam Deadman Lake Kentucky Creek Geskakmi na Lake Iksgiza Kindamina Lake West Twin Lake Anderson Farmview June Creek Nenana South Panguingue Rex Eagle Three Mile Tok Area Tower Bluffs Total b. Past Remote Projects Net Acres 134 146 465 340 97 143 132 77 533 543 205 227 193 119 1200 349 1115 147 827 43 159 163 1080 260 8,697 The following remote project areas should be changed over to homesteading areas and offered over the counter as soon as pass i b 1 e. Project Any Creek Caribou Creek Chena South Far r1ountain Hunts Creek West Fork Dugan Hills Cannon Snoshoe Zitz·~ ~na Bear Creek Slate Creek Windy Creek Fi re\~eed Acres Available as of (4/84) 100 1440 600 2400 600 4000 7000 1700 1600 2500 400 1000 4000 250 Total 27,590 There are sever a 1 past remote projects that should be offered for sa 1 e through the homesteading program, ho'r-Jever because of the popu 1 a ri ty of the projects and the limited number of sales of similiar quality in the Basin, the areas should be offered over several years rather than all at once. Outlined below is a list of projects and years that the area should be offered. In the years the project is scheduled for sale only a limited number of packets should be offered. Project Kant i sima I Kantishna II Lake Minchunina Gold King I Gold King II Gold King III Hood River I Wood River II 2. 1986 Disposal Program Year Over the Counter After 1991 After 1991 1987 1991 After 1991 1989 After 1991 Acre 3000 3000 4UO 100 100 200 100 150 Total 7,050 The 1986 di sposa 1 program, as it currently stands, contains approximately 40% of the high quality community expansion land identified by the plan in the Borough. Rather than sell such a signifigant portion of the total available land in one year, the land will be spread over 20 years. Only one project (probably Emma Creek) will be sold in 1986 and the rest of the projects \~i 11 be de 1 ayed for sa 1 e in 1 ate r years (this includes Big Eldorado, Fairbanks Odd Lots, Little Birch, U1 Connor, Riverwood, Skiview, Smallwood, and Tanglewood Heights). 4-13 3. New Disposal Projects The following tables are a tentative listing of projects that will be sold in the short tem {before 1991) and the long ter-m (after 1991). The Division of Land and Water Management will use these lists as a guide for developing its yearly disposal program. a. Short Term Projects --.-·---- Project Aggie Creek East I Ag Aggie Creek East II Ag Eielson II Ag Goldstream Ag Goldstream I Ag Goldstream I I Ag Kobe I Ag Kobe I I Ag Kobe III Ag Kobe IV Ag Kobe V Ag Snoshoe Pass I Ag Snoshoe Pass I I Ag Snoshoe Pass III Ag Tat a 1 ina I Ag Tatalina II Ag Tat a 1 i n a I I I Ag Tok Ag I Two t1i 1 e Lake Ag Windy I Ag Short Term Agricultural Disposals (before 1991) I -TOTAL - 4-14 Net Acres I 750 750 2000 . 5735 6615 5000 1500 1830 I 750 750 750 500 500 500 500 500 500 400 2500 750 33~080 -'=' Short Term Fee Simple Homesteads (before 1991) Project Aggie Creek East I HS Aggie Creek East II HS Aggie Creek HS Anderson New I HS Bearpaw HS Clear Sky HS Cosna Lower I HS Cosna Lower II HS Geskakmina lk I HS Gold King I HS Gold King II HS Healy HS Left Fork Addition HS Mariana HS Montana Creek HS Mt Ryan HS Mucha Lake l HS Mucha Lake II HS Ridge Rock HS Sand Creek HS Snohomish Lake HS Snoshoe Pass I HS Snoshoe Pass II HS Southwind HS Tatal ina HS Tekl :.mika I HS Tekianika 11 HS Teklanika III HS Tok Area I HS Tower Bluffs I HS Tower Bluffs II HS Upper Goodpaster I HS Upper Goodpaster II HS Wein Lake I HS We in LaKe I I HS Wein Lake III HS Westridge I HS Westridge II HS White Mountain I HS Wood Rfver I HS Net Acres 1500 1500 400.0 500 2500 5000 3000 3000 750 100 100 4840 120 1000 400 3000 1000 1500 400 400 1000 500 500 1000 500 500 250 250 200 200 200 500 500 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 100 ~--~--~~···----·------~----~------+---------------~ TOTAL 46,810 ·---------~------------·----------·---------------~ 4·15 TEXTNAME: TBAP4 (R)P: ~~hapter4) 18 Project Short Term Subdivisions (before 1991) Net Acres ~-------------------------~,~------+-----~--------~ Alder Creek IY S Anderson New I S Aspenwood S Berg S Eagle I I S Emma Creek I S Emma Creek II S Eureka Community I S Eureka Community II S Glenn S Little Birch I S Little Birch II S Little Birch III S Little Birch IV S Little WillowS Martin S Murphy S North\'iay I S Otto Lake I S Otto Lake II S Riverview I S Riverview II S Riverview III S Snohomish Lake I S Snohomish Lake II S Snoshoe I S Snoshoe II S Springview S Summit Lake I S Summit Lake II S Tatal ina I S Tofty I S Tofty II S Village ViewS Wein Lake I S Wein Lake II S Wei n l. ake I I I S Westridge I S Westridge II S Whoopie I S Whoopie II S TOTAl. 200 200 250 329 55 260 140 100 100 1000 150 250 250 250 100 1000 204 100 75 75 1223 100 100 50 50 300 200 300 50 50 100 100 100 200 100 75 75 100 :oo 100 100 8,661 ~--~----------------------------·-----------------~ 4. Long Term Projects The following charts shov1 the amount of land in different programs recommended for sale in the long tenn (after 1991). Many of these pro- jects vo~ill require further study or Hill likely be more feasible if better access becomes availableo Project AndP.rson New II s Big Eldorado S Bigwood Fbks Odd Lots Fox S Glenn Ext. S Hut 1 ·i takwa S Lake Minch New s Land Swap s Nenana North S Nenana Ridge I s Northway II S o•conner s Rivervie'il IV s Riverwood S Seven t1i 1 e S Ski vi ev1 S Smallwood S Snohomish Lake III Snoshoe III S Sum~it Lake III S 1 Tanglewood Hts S Tatalina II 5 Tok New s Vi11age View Ext. Wein Lake IV S Westridge III S whoopie III S s s Long Term Subdivisions (after 1991) 4-17 I Net TOTAL Acres l 800 150 120 40 250 120 1400 100 300 300 1000 100 200 300 30 800 300 250 200 400 50 120 200 1000 100 450 200 250 9,530 TEXTNAME: TBAP4 (R)P: (chapter4) 19 Long Term Agricultural Disposals ( after 1991) Project Chump Ag Globe Creek Ag Julius Creek Ag Kobe VI Ag Lost Ag Snoshoe Pass IV Ag Tatal ina IV Ag Tok Ag II Wilbur Ag Wilbur Jr. Ag Windy II Ag Project Anderson New II HS Chitanana HS Cosna Upper HS Geskakmina Lk II HS Globe Creek HS Gold King III HS Kantishna II HS Kindamina Lake HS Lake Minch HS Lignite HS Robertson River HS Snoshoe Pass III HS Tekl anika IV HS Tok Area II HS Long Tenn Fee Homesteads (after 1991) Tower Bluffs III HS Upper Goodpaster III HS Wein Lake IV HS Westridge III HS White Mountain II HS Wood River II HS TOTAL Net Acres 1000 500 1000 750 1000 1000 600 1000 1000 750 5050 13,650 Net Acres 1500 850 6000 750 1000 200 3000 1500 400 1000 400 500 1000 800 800 2000 1000 4500 1000 150 ~----------~-~-···--------------------~--------------~ TOTAL 28,350 4-18 Appendix I Procedures for Plan Modification and Amendment ftXfNAMi: Appena1xl lR)P: 0~ PLAN MODIFICATION APPENDIX I PROCEDURES FOR PLAN MODIFICATION AND EXCEPTIONS TO IT$ PROVISIONS The land use designations, the policies, the implementation actions, and the management guidelines of this plan may be changed if conditions war- rant. The plan will be updated periodically as new data and new techno- logies become available and as changing social and economic conditions place different demands on public lands. The Department of Natural Resources will review proposed modifications of the plan. A. Periodic Review An interagency planning team, led by the Division of Land and Water Management, will coordinate periodic review of this plan at the request of the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources. The plan review will include meetings with all interested groups and the general public. B. Amendments The plan may be amended. An amendment adds to or modifies the basic intent cf the plan. Changes to the planned uses, policies, guide- lines or certain implementation actions constitute amendments. A proposal to change an agricultural area to residential use, or a proposal to sell land up to the river's edge where ,:J. guideline requires that a buffer be retained in public ownership ar·e examples of changes requiring amendment. Amendments require public notice and public hearings. They must be approved by the Commissioner. Management plans developed by the Division of Land and Water Manage- ment may recommend amendments to the plan. Amendments may ·be proposed by agencies, municipalities, or members of the public. Requests for amendments are submitted to the Fairbanks office of the Division of Land and Water Management, Alaska Department of Natural Resources. C. Minor Changes A minor change is one which does not modify or add to the basic intent of the p 1 an. Minor changes may be necessary for c l ari fica- tion, consistency, or to facilitate implementation of the plan. Minor changes do not require public review. Minor changes may be proposed by agencies, municipalities, or members of the public. Requests for minor changes are submitted to the Fairbanks office of the Division of Land and Water Management, Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Al·l TEXTNAME: Appendix! (R)P: 03 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS -DNR PROCEDURES Exceptions to the prov1s1ons of the plan may be made without modification of the plan. Special exceptions shall occur only when complying with the plan is excessively difficult or impractical and an alternative procedure can be implemented which adheres to the purposes and spirit of the plan. The Department of Natural Resources may make a special exception in the implementation of the p1an through the following procedures: A. The District Manager of the Division of Land and Water Management shall prepare a finding which requires a special exception. This shall include: 1. The extenuating conditions which require a special exception. 2. The alternative course of action to be followed. 3. How the intent of the plan will ba met by the alternative. Bo Agencies having responsibility for land uses with primary or second- ary designations in the affected area wi 11 be given an opportunity to review the findings. In the event of disagreement with the District Manager's decision, the decision may be appealed to the Director of the Division of Land and Water Management, and the Director•s decision may be appealed to the Commissioner. If war- ranted by the degree of controversy, the Corrmissioner will hold a public hearing before makin~ her or his decision. I I F. ~~ -= ;. . ~ ~ ~~ ~·