by Maranda Hamme | Sep 28, 2022 | Blog, Featured
Did you know that the State of Alaska typically holds several comment periods attached to each timber sale? Well, the last official public comment period for the Whale Pass Timber Sale (SSE-1378-K) is underway now! This sale will clearcut approximately 292 acres, or 5...
by Maranda Hamme | Sep 9, 2022 | Blog, Featured
This past week, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry issued a formal notice of the Division’s preliminary decision on the commercial El Capitan Timber Sale (SSE-1380-K). This sale will subtract yet more old-growth habitat for Sitka...
by Maranda Hamme | Aug 4, 2022 | Blog, Featured
This past Earth Day, President Biden issued an executive order calling on the United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to conserve mature and old-growth forests as a climate solution. This was a momentous step toward meaningful protections, but now...
by Maranda Hamme | Apr 29, 2022 | Blog, Featured
We’ll get right to it: Tell Senate Finance to vote NO on SB 85. Senate Bill 85, introduced by Gov. Dunleavy, creates two new problems without solving anything. It opens the door to foreign exports, hurting local businesses, and it removes our best opportunities for...
by Maranda Hamme | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog, Featured
As you may know, on Earth Day — April 22, 2022 — President Joe Biden signed his Executive Order to strengthen America’s forests, boost wildlife resilience, and combat global deforestation. For the Tongass, this means a step forward toward safeguarding mature and...
