A Kodiak Island Borough Assemblyman discussed the dangers of sawing frozen spruce during Kodiak’s most recent cold snap.
Timber
Too fast or too slow? 16-year phaseout of Tongass old-growth logging begins in 2017
At the end of the 16-year transition, only 5 million feet of old growth will be provided for small sales and specialty products.
Forest Service announces final decision on Tongass old-growth logging phaseout
The amendment to phase out old-growth logging has been in the works since 2014. It takes effect in 30 days.
Alaska fire crews battling blazes in Southeast U.S.
Dozens of Alaska firefighters are battling blazes in the Lower 48, including deadly Tennessee fires that have destroyed or damaged hundreds of buildings.
Wildfires still burn in Tennessee as death toll rises to at least 4
Eight new blazes raged Wednesday near Gatlinburg, Tenn., where fire has already destroyed more than 150 structures and injured dozens of people. “There were rivers of fire,” said a resident who fled.
Trump, Congress and Southeast timber, what are the possibilities?
The Tongass forest plan amendment can still be changed by the incoming president and Congress.