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Mar 16 2019

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Sen. Lisa Murkowski look at some old-growth logs in the yard at Viking Lumber in Klawock. The two toured Prince of Wales Island on July 5, 2018. (Photo by Leila Kheiry/KRBD)

Tongass old growth timber sale gets go-ahead despite habitat concerns

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Economy, Environment, Federal Government, Southeast, Timber, Wildlife

The U.S. Forest Service is moving ahead with one of the largest old growth timber sales Southeast Alaska has seen in years. The project projects harvesting as much as 225 million board feet of old growth lumber.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | March 16, 2019 4:28 am

Mar 13 2019

The Tongass National Forest near Wrangell, Alaska, 2016.

The Alaska Roadless Rule decision is moving along. Some tribal governments say it’s moving too fast.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Environment, Federal Government, Southeast, Subsistence, Timber, Transportation

The Organized Village of Kake says the timeline has felt rushed for a decision that could have a major impact on rural Southeast Alaska.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | March 13, 2019 4:16 pm

Feb 01 2019

Forest Service reschedules meeting on Southeast Alaska timber sales

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Environment, Federal Government, Southeast, Timber

The agency worked on the project during the partial government shutdown, which drew sharp criticism from environmental groups.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | February 1, 2019 5:18 pm

Jan 31 2019

Crafting a story of romance and resiliency with Tongass bowls

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Business, Economy, Federal Government, Southeast, Timber

Zach LaPerriere has heard some surprising comments about the wooden bowls he sells at markets. People reach out to touch them, admiring the detail of an exposed scar and the smooth curves.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | January 31, 2019 5:14 pm

Jan 24 2019

Part of the Tongass National Forest in April 2008. (Creative Commons photo by Xa’at)

Shutdown not stopping review of Alaska’s Roadless Rule

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Federal Government, Politics, Southeast, State Government, Timber, Wildlife

The bulk of federal employees will miss two paychecks by Friday, Jan. 25, as the government shutdown continues. But the U.S. Forest Service is dedicating paid staff to a controversial initiative in Alaska.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | January 24, 2019 2:35 pm

Jan 17 2019

Logging from the Big Thorne Timber Sale. (Photo by Elizabeth Jenkin/Alaska's Energy Desk) 12/18/17

Despite the shutdown, it’s been a dizzying week for a Southeast Alaska timber sale

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Environment, Federal Government, Southeast, Timber

On Tuesday, the U.S. Forest Service notified objectors of a proposed timber sale about a public meeting in Klawock. By Thursday, the meeting was canceled. But some groups are wondering why this work is happening now at all.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | January 17, 2019 5:56 pm

Jan 07 2019

Lauren Oakes paddles to a research site in the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness of Southeast Alaska. (Image credit: Lauren Oakes)

Amid environmental grief, finding hope in a graveyard of yellow cedar

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Alaska's Energy Desk, Climate Change, Environment, Southeast, Timber

One ecologist wonders, for the yellow cedar forests and the people who care about them, what comes after climate change and environmental loss in Southeast Alaska?

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | January 7, 2019 10:16 am

Jan 04 2019

Mount Jumbo, also known as Mount Bradley, from the trail. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

Why Mount Jumbo won’t be logged anytime soon

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Federal Government, Juneau, Mental Health, Southeast, Timber

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority board has approved a land exchange of up to 40,000 acres in Southeast. The land will change hands between the trust and the U.S. Forest Service — including parcels like Mount Jumbo in Juneau.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | January 4, 2019 7:10 pm

Dec 20 2018

Alaska’s top forester talks timber in Southeast

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Economy, Environment, Southeast, Timber

Dave Schmid is tasked with managing over 22 million acres of federal land. Asked about the balancing act required for managing public lands, he spoke of his office’s commitment to all facets of Southeast Alaska’s economy, including timber.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | December 20, 2018 3:37 pm

Nov 28 2018

Is there something for everyone in a new vision for Tongass roads?

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Fisheries, Government, Southeast, Timber, Wildlife

Eventually, it will be up to the U.S. Forest Service to choose one of four options, which represent a spectrum of ideas about how the Tongass should be managed.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 28, 2018 12:29 pm

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Tongass old growth timber sale gets go-ahead despite habitat concerns

The Alaska Roadless Rule decision is moving along. Some tribal governments say it’s moving too fast.

Forest Service reschedules meeting on Southeast Alaska timber sales

Crafting a story of romance and resiliency with Tongass bowls

Shutdown not stopping review of Alaska’s Roadless Rule

Despite the shutdown, it’s been a dizzying week for a Southeast Alaska timber sale

Amid environmental grief, finding hope in a graveyard of yellow cedar

Why Mount Jumbo won’t be logged anytime soon

Alaska’s top forester talks timber in Southeast

Is there something for everyone in a new vision for Tongass roads?

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