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Permits

Do you need a Chugach National Forest permit? Maybe...

The Alaska Region is home to the Chugach and Tongass National Forests and contains some of the most expansive Wilderness in the country, offering a variety of unique opportunities. 

To manage resources properly, the Forest Service has three specialized types of permits: Recreation, Special Use, and Forest Product. Before you plan an activity on the Forest, please be sure to check whether or not you need a permit or pass. Common activities that will need these include wood cutting, commercial mushroom picking, and cutting Christmas trees.

 

                          Alaska Region Permits Page           

 

 

Is it on a National Forest?

Confirm the area you considering for permitting is within National Forest lands with this Forest Service ALP Land Status Viewer.

Last updated May 4, 2026