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Spotlights
Wildfire Preparedness
Learn how to be Firewise at home in Alaska.
Work with us
Help us care for the land and serve people.
Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy
Find updates on the initial investments.
Volunteer
Alaska's National Forests could use someone like you!
Visitor Centers
Add to your enjoyment with a stop at one of several visitor centers.
NatureWatch Sites
Find wildlife viewing locations on the Chugach and Tongass National Forests.
New Alaska Region Theme
Where nature, people, and tradition come together.
Alaska Fish Art Contest
A creative learning opportunity for school-age students.
Special Use Permits
Find special use permit information.
Kenai Peninsula Winter Recreation Map on Avenza Maps
The Chugach National Forest has a new, digital map highlighting winter recreation opportunities on Forest Service land across the Kenai Peninsula.
Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program
ANSEP, Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program partners with the Alaska Region.
Multilingual Animal Names
Hear them in a few Alaska Native languages.
AK Mushroom Guide
Fall means mushrooms on the forests. This guide will come in handy.
Discover the Forest
Make the forest part of your family's story. Find a forest near you on the Discover the Forest website.
Voices of the Wilderness
An Alaskan Artist-in-Residence program connecting artists with wilderness rangers.
Great American Outdoors Act
Learn about the Great American Outdoors Act in Alaska.
Be prepared when visiting the forests
Fall weather is a reminder to be prepared for emergency situations in the forests.
Mendenhall Transporters
Public input is sought on a proposed policy change for commercial transportation activities at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center.
Smokey Bear Birthday
Celebrate the birthday of Smokey Bear by learning how you can prevent wildfires.
Hemlock Sawfly in Alaska
Learn why you may be seeing more defoliated hemlocks than usual this year.
The Salmon Forest
A 30-minute documentary that explores the connection between wild salmon and life in the Tongass National Forest.
World Migratory Bird Day
Celebrate the annual spring migration of birds by birdwatching or learning about birds. Visit the World Migratory Bird Day website.
Forest Health
Feb 22-26 is National Invasive Species Awareness week. Learn about invasive plants in Alaska.
Winter Recreation
Have fun this winter and recreate responsibly.
Guide to Wildflowers
This guide highlights 50 of the most common wildflowers in Alaska's national forests.
Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area
We are working on a sustainable recreation Master Plan...
Chugach National Forest
View the 2020 annual report and storymap
Tongass National Forest
View the 2020 annual report.
Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month
View Alaska forest health highlights from 2020.
Invasive Species Apps
Download one of these apps to help with detection and reporting of invasive species.
America's Public Lands Explained
What’s the difference between a national park, national forest and national monument?
Tips for Drone usage
Recreational Drone Tips on the Forests.
Alaska Region Strategic Plan
The Alaska Region’s Strategic Plan documents the key focus areas for the region.
Go Fish!
There's plenty of fish in the forests. Find your secret spot.
World Water Day March 22
From groundwater to glaciers, water comes in many forms in the Alaska Region.
Shades of Green
Explore the Tongass National Forest in the Shades of Green video series.
March Madness
Follow the #AlaskaForestHealth Forest Pest Face-off on Twitter.
49 Sites in the 49th State
Special places in Alaska celebrated by the 50th Anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Alaska Mental Health Trust Act
Equal value land exchange between the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority and the Forest Service.
Southeast Alaska Birding Trail
A guide to finding the best birding locations across the Tongass National Forest.
Celebrating Wildflowers
Wildflowers are blooming so plan a visit to your National Forest today.
Alaska Region: Career Adventure I
Check out your carrer opportunities now.
NatureWatch Alaska
Summer is coming and we'd like to help you with planning your Alaska vacation. Use our interactive map to select the location in Alaska that you want to visit.
Upcoming Birding Festivals
Springtime marks the annual migration of millions of birds as they make their journey along the Pacific Flyway to Alaska. Join us...