The tariff clash between the Trump administration and China is working in favor of local conservation groups, who hope to keep the forests near Haines standing.
Timber
Is the USDA now leaning toward a full exemption of the Roadless Rule in Alaska?
A national news story caused a stir this week, suggesting President Donald Trump has taken a special interest in how the Tongass will be managed.
Murkowski supports a ‘complete exemption’ for Tongass from Roadless Rule
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she supports a full exemption of the federal Roadless Rule for the Tongass National Forest.
Forest Service chief makes quiet visit to Tongass National Forest
Sen. Lisa Murkowski recently hosted the U.S. Forest Service’s top official in a visit to Wrangell, Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island. The delegation met with tribes and talked ‘Roadless Rule’ with the local timber industry
Escalating tariffs, lingering questions hamper University of Alaska timber sale in Haines
There are various factors slowing the 10-year timber sale the University of Alaska announced last March.
This ice cream stand was constructed out of local wood. Here’s why that’s unique.
There are still questions about how to make the young growth timber industry viable in Southeast Alaska. But some customers are seeking out the material.