Gov. Bill Walker has signed legislation he says will provide more timber for Alaska’s mills. But it probably won’t be that much of an increase.
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Debunking 3 myths Of wildfire safety
Myth #1: If you stay in the black you’re fine. Myth #2: If you’re in the city on cement with firefighters you’re safe. Myth #3: If you lose your escape route you can call 911.
Forest Service moves forward with Tongass second-growth transition
The U.S. Forest Service moved forward Thursday with plans to transition to second-growth harvest on the Tongass National Forest within 16 years.
Young, Murkowski bills would delay change for Tongass
The U.S. Forest Service has a plan for the Tongass National Forest that would shift loggers away from the harvest of old-growth trees and offer the industry young trees instead.
Alaska senators revive landless bill
If passed, the improvement act would allow the five corporations to pick land of historic, cultural and commercial value, but would not allow conservation lands to be awarded.
Sealaska finances improve, but losses continue
Sealaska just released its 2015 annual report, which illustrates its financial ups and downs. They affect more than 22,000 shareholders, who receive dividends twice a year.
Mallott calls new take on timber industry, environmentalism
Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott is calling for less confrontation between environmentalists and Alaska’s timber industry. The Ketchikan Daily News reports that Gov. Bill Walker’s lead on timber issues in Southeast Alaska discussed timber policy, the state budget and where he disagrees with Walker while in Ketchikan on Wednesday. Mallot said there is plenty of blame…
Lt. Gov. Mallott talks mines, Tongass timber, budget
Mallott said this administration’s goal – and maybe its legacy — is to help Alaskans get through the state’s current financial challenge.
Southeast’s largest lumber mill may close
Owners of Southeast Alaska’s largest remaining lumber mill say it could close next year. It’s part of an ongoing battle over logging in the Tongass National Forest.
Supreme Court won’t hear Tongass Roadless Rule exemption
The U.S. Supreme Court will not take up a case that could have expanded logging in Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.