Permits
Do you need a 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.
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Permit Information
- Outfitter Guide Permits
- Non-commercial Use Permits
- Recreation Event Permits
- Commercial Filming and Photography Permits
Free Use Timber and Firewood Harvest
Alaska residents wishing to remove Free Use wood products from the National Forest should thoroughly read and understand all of the information in this policy to ensure compliance with all Federal Regulations, and to understand their responsibilities to the land and its resources.
Special Use Permits
Special Use Authorizations provide use of National Forest System lands for a wide variety of activities. Authorizations can be issued to both commercial and non-commercial operations.