Alaska State Forest Expansion

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Proposals to expand or designate new state forest lands have raised important questions about how access, recreation, and multiple-use management would be handled under long-term forest management plans. While state forests can provide important benefits, changes in land designation may also affect how motorized and non-motorized access is managed, permitted, or restricted over time.

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The Alaska Outdoor Access Alliance has been engaged in reviewing state forest expansion proposals, monitoring agency processes, and encouraging transparency and public involvement. AOAA’s focus is ensuring that existing access, traditional use, and recreational activities are fully considered before decisions are made, and that any changes to land status do not result in unintended or unnecessary access loss. AOAA continues to monitor state forest proposals to support balanced, multiple-use outcomes that reflect on-the-ground realities and community needs.