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Forest Management

The Alaska Region is charged with managing natural resources in a way that best serves the multiple needs of a growing nation. The agency was established to ensure a renewable supply of timber and a steady source of clean water and minerals.

Federal Subsistence Board

The Federal Subsistence Board is the decision-making body that oversees the Federal Subsistence Management Program.

Great American Outdoors Act

The Great American Outdoors Act enables federal land managers to take aggressive steps to address deferred maintenance and other infrastructure projects on national forests and grasslands through 2025.

Plant Sciences and Ecology

Check out vegetation mapping projects and Storymaps, classifications, forest plant management guides, and other plant science and ecology resources.

Roadless Area Conservation

Protection of high value roadless areas on both the Tongass and Chugach national forests is of local and national importance, particularly for wildlife and biodiversity, recreation, and tourism.

Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy

The USDA announced the Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy to support a robust economy, enhance community resilience, and value natural resources in Southeast Alaska.

Timber Valuation Programs

The Alaska Region Logging Cost Calculators, NEPA Financial Analysis, RV Appraisal Updates and Quarterly Bulletins.

Timber Sale Summary Reports and Accomplishments

The Alaska Region timber sale summary reports and regional accomplishments.

Last updated July 3, 2025