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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.
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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 Protection
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.
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Reserve Cabins on Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov is the best place to search for and book cabins in Alaska's national forests. Cabins can be reserved up to six months in advance, making now a great time to plan for summer.
USDA Announces Steps to Restore Roadless Protections on Tongass National Forest
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is taking steps to repeal the 2020 Alaska Roadless Rule and restore protections to more than nine million acres of inventoried roadless areas on the Tongass National Forest.
