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.
"Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack"
Federal funding for public media is at risk.
The House of Representatives voted to eliminate already-approved funding for public media. This bill, now headed to the Senate, will have a devastating impact on public media in Alaska. Make your voice heard before it’s too late.
Tongass committee could vote on timber recommendations
The committee is expected to give recommendations on moving forward with a plan to transition to second-growth timber harvests.
Federal funding for public media is at risk.
The House of Representatives voted to eliminate already-approved funding for public media. This bill, now headed to the Senate, will have a devastating impact on public media in Alaska. Make your voice heard before it’s too late.