SEACC's Public Hearings on Tongass Roadless Rule
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The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council is hosting public hearings on the Tongass National Forest roadless rule, as the federal Forest Service is not holding any. This rule protects millions of acres from new roads and big logging operations, but the feds are considering changes. The council is gathering input from tribal leaders, business owners, hunters, and fishers to discuss the importance of these wild areas for local life. Events are scheduled in Juneau, Kake, and Klawock, with more communities and a virtual one possibly coming later. Alaskans rely on these roadless spots for subsistence hunting, fishing, tourism, and cultural roots, especially Indigenous communities. Timber advocates argue for steady federal timber sales, but a federal judge recently dismissed a timber industry lawsuit pushing old-growth logging. The Forest Service plans to release a draft environmental impact statement soon, opening a public comment window. The council encourages everyone to track details on their Facebook page and participate in the debate over the Tongass future.
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