The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection gives formal notice under AS 38.05.945 (a)(3) that the Division has made Preliminary Decisions under AS 38.05.035(e) regarding the Youngs Negotiated Timbersale, (NC-1750-T)
Before the timber sales may be held, the Director of the DOF must make a written Final Decision that each sale best serves the interest of the State. This Decision will lay out the facts and applicable policies upon which the Director bases his determination that the proposed timber sales will or will not best serve the interest of the State. The Final Decision is expected to be available to the public after June 14th 2023.
The public is invited to comment on any aspect of the Preliminary Decision Written Finding and these proposed timber sales. Comments should be mailed to the State of Alaska, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks AK 99709 or by email to jeremy.douse@alaska.gov. For more information you may contact the Northern Region Office, Jeremy Douse Northern Region Forester (907) 451-2670. To be eligible to appeal the final decision, a person must have provided written comment by 4:30 PM June 14th, 2023. Copies of the Preliminary Decision are available by contacting the Division at the above physical address, email address, or by telephoning the office at (907) 451-2670.
Copies of the Preliminary Decision are available for review at the Division of Forestry at the address above and on the world wide web at: https://forestry.alaska.gov/timber/tok
The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate in this review may contact the number above.