The public is invited to participate in a Board of Forestry teleconference meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to discuss statewide forestry issues. The public comment period will begin at 1:00 p.m.
The nine-member Board of Forestry advises the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources on forestry regulations, provides a forum for those interested in forestry to discuss and seek resolution to issues concerning Alaska’s forest resources, and makes recommendations to the Governor and Legislature on research needs.
Topics on the Board's agenda for this meeting include:
- Forestry and forest practices-related legislation and budget updates.
- State and federal forest management issues, including reports on Mental Health Trust and U.S. Forest Service forestry activity, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection timber sales, and other timber related initiatives.
- Carbon Program Update
- Alaska Forest Association update.
Other forestry matters may be included on the agenda. The meeting is intended to comply with the requirements of AS 41.17.047(b) and (d). The meeting will be accessible via Teams as a teleconference and webinar. Public comment is scheduled for 1:00pm.
To join the Teams meeting from a computer or your mobile phone, use the following information:
Join the Teams meeting online:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/281093452422550?p=ESO0bVyw8QoIEiAbZ6
Meeting ID: 281 093 452 422 550
Passcode: NH7RR3WP
Or call in via phone (audio only):
+1 907-202-7104
Conference ID: 398 687 399#
To be added to the electronic email notices, please contact the Board of Forestry Liaison, whose contact information can be found at the bottom of this notice.
If you are a person experiencing a disability who needs a special accommodation to participate in these public meetings, please contact Lily Coyle no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.
Lily Coyle
Special Projects Coordinator / Board of Forestry Liaison
Division of Forestry & Fire Protection
Department of Natural Resources
(907) 317-5057, lily.coyle@alaska.gov