Tongass National Forest Plan Revision

Feedback Form

Spruce Root is supporting the engagement process for the Tongass National Forest Plan Revision so that all Southeast Alaska communities and voices will be well represented in the data collected that will inform the revision. All responses will be shared directly with the USDA Forest Service as part of the community engagement period. The USDA Forest Service welcomes your knowledge and observations of Forest conditions and trends. Your information may be used in a variety of ways, for example:

All observations, perceptions and trends on existing conditions will be routed to the appropriate specialist for consideration and/or incorporation.
Heavily detail-oriented or site-specific information will be considered within the relevance of broader assessment findings.
Feelings and opinions will not be directly applicable to the Assessment. Where applicable, interests will be incorporated into developing the Plan.

We will have many additional opportunities for feedback, submissions and formalized comments as well. All comments are part of the public record. Your input is important to the Forest Plan Revision Team. Comments are welcome at any time, although comments received by May 2024 will be most helpful as we prepare the Assessment of Existing Conditions. Comments may also be pertinent to additional planning phases as we develop the Plan.

Public meeting information, opt-in electronic updates & other information can be found on the Tongass Plan Revision webpage.

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* 1. What do you think is working well with current management of the Tongass National Forest?

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* 2. What changes would you like to see in the management of the Tongass National Forest and why?

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* 3. What have you observed regarding the conditions of the Tongass National Forest in your area, or in your travels?

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* 4. What existing conditions or trends do you think should be addressed?

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* 5. The Assessment of Existing Conditions will cover the following topics. Please note any topics that are of particular importance to you.

Terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and watersheds

Air, soil and water resources

Baseline assessment of carbon stocks

Potential influences to the plan area (climate change etc.)

At risk wildlife, fish and plant species

Recreation settings, opportunities, access and scenic character

Existing designated areas such as wilderness and wild and scenic rivers and potential need and opportunity for additional designated areas

Land status and ownership, use and access

Social, cultural and economic conditions

Benefits people obtain from the Forest

Cultural and historical resources and uses

Areas of tribal importance

Multiple uses such as timber, mining etc.

Tourism/Commercial Use

Geologic hazards

Infrastructure such as roads, trails, recreational facilities and utility corridors

Tongass National Forest Plan Revision

Feedback Form

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* 1. What do you think is working well with current management of the Tongass National Forest?

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* 2. What changes would you like to see in the management of the Tongass National Forest and why?

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* 3. What have you observed regarding the conditions of the Tongass National Forest in your area, or in your travels?

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* 4. What existing conditions or trends do you think should be addressed?

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* 5. The Assessment of Existing Conditions will cover the following topics. Please note any topics that are of particular importance to you.

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* 6. Please tell us why these topics are important to you.

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* 7. Is there other information you’d like us to have for the assessments?

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* 8. Community (where are you located)? - optional

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* 9. Name - optional