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Forest Products

The Forest Service sells timber and other forest products on a variety of contract and permit forms based on the complexity and/or value of the sale.

Free-Use Timber Harvest

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Alaska residents wishing to remove free-use wood products should thoroughly read and understand all information in this policy to ensure compliance with federal regulations, and to understand their responsibilities to the land and its resources.

Personal Use Firewood Harvest

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Personal-use firewood may not be sold or bartered for personal gain. Individuals may cut and remove up to 25 cords of dead wood per year.

Last updated June 10, 2026