Tyler Miller uses a trackhoe to move felled timber into the Shelikov River on Kruzof Island, creating habitat for spawning fish. Habitat restoration like this has become a primary focus of the Sitka Ranger District, in partnership with organizations like the Sitka Conservation Society and the Nature Conservancy. “15 years ago,” says district ranger Perry Edwards,”the only talking SCS and the Forest Service would do would be to our lawyers.” (SCS video still)
