Welcome to the Alaska Region!
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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.
Recent News
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Forest Service employees from the Alaska Region visit Juneau for orientation
Release Date: Mar 28, 2024
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Alaska’s National Forests providing the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
Release Date: Mar 27, 2024
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Welcome spring! Welcome back, bears! Welcome to Alaska’s National Forests!
Release Date: Mar 22, 2024
Features
Tongass National Forest Plan Revision
The Tongass National Forest is currently in the process of revising their land management plan (forest plan). Land management plans guide how national forests and grasslands are managed by the USDA Forest Service. Webinars are being offered every Wednesday evening from March 6 through April 17.
New Tribal Action Plan
The USDA Forest Service published an action plan that outlines steps the agency will take to advance tribal consultation and strengthen Nation-to-Nation relationships with federally recognized Tribes. “Strengthening Tribal Consultations and Nation-to-Nation Relationships: A USDA Forest Service Action Plan” recognizes the role tribal governments play in decision-making about Forest Service-managed lands and waters through co-stewardship, consultation, capacity-building, and by other means.
Spotlights
2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
Alaska’s National Forests will be sending the People’s Tree to Washington D.C. in 2024!
Fish Art Contest closes March 31!
Show us your love for fish in this annual art challenge for Alaska students.
The Next Generation
Connecting Alaskans with fish and wildlife policy and processes.
ANILCA Cabins
Draft policy revision & public comment information.