Timber
SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE THROUGH FOREST STEWARDSHIP
Timber has historically made up a large portion of revenue for UA’s Land Grant Trust Fund, providing a strong core fund. Today forest harvests occur on a smaller scale of mixed old and young growth tree in Southeast and Interior regions of Alaska. The core revenue and those earnings remain a critical element of UA’s Land Grant Trust.
TIMBER HARVEST ACTIVITIES
UA’s timber harvest activities undergo a high degree of environmental protection, as well as control from various state agencies charged with oversight. Alaska’s Forest Resources & Practices Regulations (11 AAC 95-FRPA) provide some of the most progressive riparian retention areas and fisheries resource protection in the country. FRPA ensures harvesters are engaging in responsible forestry management practices.
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS
The University of Alaska has many partners through its cooperative arrangements in recreation, as well as resource development with other local government, state, and federal landowner agencies across the state.
In Mutual Use Agreements (MUAs), UA Land Management (UALM), State of Alaska Division of Forestry, United States Forest Service (USFS), and Alaska Mental Health Trust all collaborate in sharing of limited rural infrastructure — roads, bridges, and Marine Access Facilities (MAF), which each entity owns.
UALM works with local communities and is a proud partner in efforts by Good Neighbor, MUA, and Alaska Forest Landowners.
EDNA BAY
Edna Bay serves as a model of positive stewardship, collaborative partnerships, and local benefits.
- 20% more jobs
- 2nd Class City
- Funded a new bridge and dock
- Provided firewood for local elders
- Harvest shore buffers
- Provides wood to Pacific Tonewoods
- Picnic day use area developed
- First use of the GNA by the U.S. Forest Service in Alaska