West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness
The West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness in the United States. It encompasses 265,286 acres (107,357 ha) in Southeastern Alaska.[1] It includes Yakobi Island and the entire western side of Chichagof Island, and the many small island systems along their coasts.
The wilderness was created through a citizen's proposal after teachers from the area suggested that it would be a good place to preserve. The proposal requested that the wilderness run from Lisianski Inlet south to the north end of Hoonah Sound.[2] The Wilderness was designated in 1980 by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.[1] It is part of Tongass National Forest, which is managed by the United States Forest Service.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness". Wilderness.net. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
- ^ Busch, Lisa (15 November 2010). "Johnstones recall sacrifices for wilderness (Part 1 of 4)". Raven Radio, KCAW. Sitka. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
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