Media Toolkit

One-stop media shop

Your guide to photos, graphics and information to complement your articles featuring the Alaska Region.

Greetings media partners! As you look for story ideas, research topics, or write your articles, we want to make it as easy as possible to gather the information you need. This guide was developed to help you find photos or graphics to complement your articles, and provide a wealth of Forest Service information at your fingertips.

2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Media Kit

This Media Toolkit is for your use if you are:

Needing a good overview of the Alaska Region Forest Service?

• Brief overview of the USDA Forest Service Alaska Region including information on Tongass and Chugach National Forests
• Alaska Region's Special Places
• Alaska Region Factbook

 

Interested in our trending topics?

See what’s happening across Alaska’s National Forests this winter with our news releases below.

Alaska Region

• Alaska Region’s artist-in-residence program calls artists to apply
• Local, tribal, and federal partners join forces to find long-term solution for glacial lake outburst flooding
• Alaska Native Corporations secure roughly $4 million to revitalize forests and fuel economic growth
• Alaska Department of Natural Resources receives $2 million toward forest conservation efforts

Tongass National Forest

• Mountain goat harvest closed in Bear Mountain Zone on Baranof Island
• Popular Petersburg cabin closed for winter, spring
• Christmas Tree harvest guidelines on the Tongass
• Together Tree effort continues from Hoonah

Chugach National Forest

• Spruce beetle treatments taking place on the Seward Ranger District

Inside the Forest Service

• An innovative approach to fire prevention and community resilience in Alaska 
• Tongass trees featured at state, national capitols for holidays

​Feature Stories

• Alaska students broadcast the bears of the Anan Wildlife Observatory
• Alaska ornaments, art, and…unity

 

Seeking updated maps and publications?

• Alaska Region Forest Service Map Gallery

 

Searching for a photo to accompany a news story?

• Check out our Flickr page

 

Planning to follow us on social media for the latest updates?

• Facebook
  • Alaska's National Forests
  • Chugach National Forest
  • Tongass National Forest
  • Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
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  • @AKForestService
  • @TongassNF
  • @ChugachForestAK

 

Wanting to chat with a Forest Service expert about a specific topic?    

We have Forest Service experts in the following areas. Please contact us if you would like to set up an interview:

• Fisheries biologists – Interested in learning more about the fish and fishing industry in Alaska? Set up a meet and greet with one of our experts!
• Wildlife biologists – Wildlife biologists can talk about the unique wildlife we have in Alaska and share great places for viewing opportunities.
• Botanists & Forest ecologists – We have plant, fungi and climate change experts who would love to share what they do and more about the plants and fungi you can find in the forest as well as our changing climate.
• Recreation Specialists – Are you curious what goes in to operating campgrounds, maintaining trails and all of the wonderful recreation opportunities we offer? Get the inside scoop by chatting with a recreation specialist.
• Bridge & Structural Engineers – Want to know about bridges and the work that goes into Forest Service structures? Set up an interview to learn more!
• Geographic Information Specialists – Interested in the maps and information being developed by our specialists? GIS specialists would be happy to share what they are working on.
• Jobs and recruitment specialists – Would you like to learn about career opportunities with the Forest Service or help share job opportunities? HR specialists can help you learn about the process and current job opportunities.
• Timber specialists – Are you interested in learning more about timber harvest and how we plan timber sales? Reach out to speak with a timber specialist and learn more!
• Silviculturists – Do you want to learn more about tree growth, tree species and reforestation? Our experts would be happy to share more information!

 

Finding that you need to contact our national media office? 

• Newsroom | US Forest Service (usda.gov)
• Contact form | Email SM.FS.pressoffice@usda.gov
• National media line 202-205-1134 

 

Needing to talk with Alaska Region Public Affairs?

Regional Office

Jackie Chandler
Director, Public Affairs
907-586-8803
jacqueline.chandler@usda.gov

Paige Wharton
Public Affairs, Media Relations
907-586-8892
Paige.Wharton@usda.gov 

 

Chugach National Forest

Brandon Raile
Public Affairs & Partnerships
907-617-2063
brandon.raile@usda.gov
Chugach National Forest webpage

 

Tongass National Forest

Paul Robbins Jr.
Public Affairs & Partnerships
907-617-2063
paul.robbins@usda.gov
Tongass National Forest webpage