Forest Stewardship Program
馃嚭馃嚫 AK, United States 路 Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection
Free, no-obligation Forest Stewardship Plan with on-site visits from a state stewardship forester for owners of 7 or more forested acres
The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection writes a customized Forest Stewardship Plan based on the landowner's goals, including on-site visits and expert guidance. Plans can cover wildfire risk mitigation, forest inventories, forest health, wildlife habitat, tree planting and care, and information on financial assistance. Plans are provided at no cost and with no obligation.
Who qualifies
Alaskan landowners with 7 or more forested acres, and Alaska Native Corporations. Landowners with fewer than 7 acres who have wildfire hazards may also be eligible.
How to apply
Contact a stewardship forester: Forest Stewardship Coordinator (907) 269-0086, nate.wilson@alaska.gov; Anchorage/Mat-Su (907) 761-6314, jacob.ruhl@alaska.gov; Fairbanks and Interior (907) 451-2668, crystal.denney@alaska.gov. Kenai Peninsula requests go through (907) 269-0086. No deadline is stated. A Stewardship Self Study Guide and Homeowner Firewise Self-Assessment Form are available on the page.
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