Regional Forester Beth Pendleton will retire in April after eight years in the position.
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Forest Service, Trail Mix partner to boost Alaska trail and cabin repairs
Alaska’s national forests will see more cabin and trail improvements under a new public-private partnership. A nonprofit group long involved in Juneau maintenance work is increasing its role in the Tongass and Chugach National Forests.
Rep. Young lobbies to offer land allotments for Alaska Native ‘Nam vets
Rep. Young’s subcommittee on Native affairs took testimony Thursday on a bill to re-open land allotment for Alaska Natives who served in the Vietnam War.
Anchorage Assembly delays decision on Chugach Access Plan
After more than 40 people testified before the Anchorage Assembly, the body voted to postpone making a decision on the Chugach State Park Access Plan.
Predator run-ins threaten hikers in the Chugach
A Fish and Game biologist says three wolves appear to have killed a hiker’s dog before stalking the dog’s owner on a popular trail just outside Anchorage last month.
Budget bill boosts logging
The most recent Interior Department appropriations bill includes provisions aimed at helping Alaska’s struggling timber industry. But one group says they go too far.
New rule means little immediate change for the Tongass
New planning rules for national forests will have little immediate impact on Southeast Alaska. But they could mean some changes for Southcentral forest lands.