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Alaska's National Forests
From resources and trails, to adventures and subsistence, there’s room enough on these large, wild, beautiful public lands for all.
ExploreWelcome to the Alaska Region
The Alaska region is home to two of the nation’s largest national forests, the Chugach and Tongass, traditional homelands of Alaska Native peoples. The Alaska Region offers amazing diversity and a multitude of uses. Learn more about the region in our bimonthly SourDough News and Media Toolkit.
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Chugach National Forest
A breathtaking landscape in the heart of southcentral. The Chugach is the backyard for over half of Alaskan's and a coveted destination for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
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Tongass National Forest
The nation's largest national forest covers most of southeast. The Tongass offers opportunities to view eagles, bears, spawning salmon, and breath-taking vistas of wild Alaska.
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Alaska Forest Health
Diseases, insects, disorders, and invasive plants impact forest health. Find reports, identification guides, and more resources for stewarding Alaska's forests.
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Nature
The forests provide tremendous learning laboratories with glaciers, complex ecosystems, diverse plant and animal life, and rich geologic history.
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People
The public, volunteers, Tribal Nations, Alaska Native corporations, and our partners all share in the stewardship of Alaska's National Forests.
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Tradition
From traditions that are thousands of years old to your families annual camping trip. The Alaska Region is rich with tradition, history, culture, and heritage.
Features
Arctic Tern Cam
Watch Arctic Terns live! These fairy-like birds migrate from as far south as Antarctica to breed on this protected beach along the Mendenhall Glacier Lake. Listen for their shrill high-pitched calls, experience their courtship traditions, and watch for downy hatchlings.
Work with us
Apply today! We're hiring archaeologists, data stewards, partnership coordinators, administrative support assistants, special uses administrators, recreation management specialists and planners, as well as forestry and biological technicians in a variety of duty stations throughout Alaska.
Spotlights
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.