Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk

Alaska's Energy Desk | Economy | Southeast | Timber

Tribal government group supports keeping Alaska’s Roadless Rule

October 14, 2019 by Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk - Juneau

The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians passed a resolution at its annual conference last week in Suquamish, Washington.

Alaska's Energy Desk | Environment | Science & Tech | Southeast | Wildlife

A tiny insect is causing major tree damage in Southeast Alaska. Scientists hope it’s a blip.

October 11, 2019 by Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk - Juneau

Last year, the sawfly munched on about 40,000 acres of hemlock in Southeast Alaska. This year, that number ballooned to close to 400,000 acres of damage.

Alaska's Energy Desk | Southeast

Climate change is causing yellow cedar decline. But not enough for an ESA listing.

October 7, 2019 by Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk - Juneau

On Monday, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service published its decision not to protect yellow cedar under the Endangered Species Act.

Alaska's Energy Desk | Business | Southeast | Timber

Faced with an important decision on the Tongass, why is the federal government supporting Alaska’s timber industry?

September 24, 2019 by Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk - Juneau

A timber group was paid more than $200,000 out of a federal grant to provide more industry perspective on a potential Roadless Rule exemption for Alaska.