Tag: Tongass transition

Bumps likely in the long road to a new Tongass plan?

Bumps likely in the long road to a new Tongass plan?

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Feb 4, 2016 | ,

The Forest Service is planning to shift its focus from old-growth to young-growth timber harvests in the Tongass National Forest. The transition to young growth got its start early in the Obama administration, and there could be at least three more presidents before it becomes a full reality. Read More
Tongass Advisory Committee meets in Sitka

Tongass Advisory Committee meets in Sitka

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Nov 18, 2014 | ,

Representatives from across Southeast and the country will meet in Sitka this week to hash out timber issues on the Tongass, as the U.S. Forest Service tries to switch its focus from old-growth logging to harvesting smaller, younger trees. Read More
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