The practical effect of Thursday’s announcement would be to freeze any remaining old growth timber sales except for those used in small scale salvage projects for cultural use by Alaska Native tribes and others.
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In Southeast Alaska, high-end tourism businesses feast as cruise industry weathers famine
The tourism industry is on an undeniable rebound, but only some businesses are returning to profitability.
Tourism advocates say proposed Roadless Rule exemption threatens industry’s growth
Tourism operators in Southeast say they plan to continue pushing back against further development in the Tongass National Forest following this week’s news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to fully exempt the region from the Roadless Rule.
2019 Folk Fest Nightlife Guide
Your resource for live music beyond the Main Stage during the 2019 Alaska Folk Festival.
How can the U.S. Forest Service keep up with Alaska’s tourism boom?
As tourism increases and federal budgets shrink, a permitting backlog at the U.S. Forest Service has been growing.
Red Carpet Concert: Goldwing
Watch Goldwing play its song “Buffalo Coat” as a trio at the Alaskan Hotel.