Alaska Region

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Russia-U.S. Botanical Research in the Alaska Region

The Alaska Region’s magnificent array of flora and fauna left visiting botanist Dr. Elena Glazkova sleepless for a week after her return from Alaska this summer.

Trails Training at Nalychevo Nature Park

Russel Wicka travels to Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula and the Nalychevo Nature Park, home to some of the world’s most unique natural territories.

NATURAL RESOURCES

There’s a New Place to Spawn in Hyder

Hard working employees on the Ketchikan-Misty Fiords Ranger District improve the deteriorating habitat of Marx Creek.

Aleutian Terns: Declining Population and the Role of the Forest Service in Alaska

Forest Service biologists and partners study Aleutian Terns on Yakutat’s Black Sand Spit.

Ibeck Creek Streambank Revegetation Project

Cordova Ranger District employees take on the trampled banks of Ibeck Creek, a favorite fishing spot that was beginning to look like a Wyoming cow pasture.

Effectiveness of Canopy Gaps: Creating Winter Forage for Sitka Black-tail Deer

This summer marked the first of a two-year study focused on monitoring the effectiveness of canopy gaps in creating winter forage for Sitka black-tail deer on Prince of Wales Island.

Tongass National Visitor Use Surveys

Prepare to stop! You may be asked to participate in a Tongass Visitor Use Survey.

New Organisms Found Beneath Dying Thinleaf Alders

Pathologists with State and Private Forestry search for new organisms that affect thinleaf alders in Alaska

Misty Fiords Kayak Ranger Interpretive Program

Appreciative cruise ship passengers can’t decide if they are more fascinated by the scenery or the watery arrival of the wilderness kayak rangers in Misty Fiords National Monument.

Sound Monitoring in Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness

They accepted the challenge. The inventory and monitoring crew at Ketchikan-Misty Fiords Ranger District works to preserve peace and quiet in the wilderness.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Facelift for Thom’s Lake Trail

The Wrangell Ranger District provides a facelift for Thom’s Lake Trail.

Accessibility at Twelvemile Cabin

Craig Ranger District removes a slippery slope at Twelve-Mile Cabin.

Partners in Alaska: The Youth Restoration Corps

The Youth Restoration Corps received special recognition in 2008 from Governor Sarah Palin for their contributions to the restoration of Resurrection Creek.

Commemorative Slice of a Young-Growth Log Used For A New Cabin

Regional Forester Denny Bschor gives Chief Gail Kimbell a cookie.

A Vision of Beauty and Craftsmanship

Starrigavan Creek Cabin started as a dream and evolved into a “vision of beauty and craftsmanship”.

Better Navigation at Pack Creek

Navigation is improved at the Pack Creek Bear Viewing Area in the heart of Admiralty Island.

Swan Observatory

It’s hard to miss the sight of the Trumpeter Swan gliding across the water to rest on Blind Slough, south of Petersburg. Especially when you’re watching from the new Swan Observatory.

Planes, Trains, Automobiles, or....

Planes, trains, and automobiles, plus helicopters, bicycles, boot leather, and landing craft! Juneau Ranger District employees will do what is necessary to get to work.

CONSERVATION EDUCATION

Fungus Fair

Fungus Fair in Girdwood: What started out as a simple nature walk “mushroomed” into a weekend long event of fun-filled activities.

Tongass Rainforest Festival

From fiddleheads to fungi! Kids of all ages explored biota of the Alaskan rainforest at the first annual Tongass Rainforest Festival in Petersburg.

Outstanding Community Partner

The Southeast Alaska Discover Center named Outstanding Community Partner by the Tongass Alaska Girl Scout Council.

EMPLOYEE LIFE

Entomologist Returns from Active Duty in Iraq

Jim Kruse is home from Iraq.

Tongass Green Team Pumps Up Recycling Program

From Yakutat to Ketchikan, Tongass National Forest employees in 11 locations have boosted their recycling efforts, thanks to support from the Forest’s Green Team and Environmental Engineering Program.

Sitka employees ask, “How green can we go?”

Sitka Goes a Deeper Shade of Green as the Forest Service moves to lighten environmental footprint.

Deb Strickland Recognized

Deb Strickland receives a 2008 President’s Call to Service Award.

A Tribute to Sigurd T. Olson

John Sandor’s tribute to Sigurd Olson.

Where Do We Go From Here? ~ 2009 Forest Service Reunion

Committee members are working feverishly to plan the 2009 Forest Service Reunion’s celebration Sept. 7-11, 2009 in Missoula, Mont.

Employees Spread Holiday Cheer

Regional office employees spread a little holiday cheer with those less fortunate.

Alaska's Regional Foresters: Part III

Charles H. Flory, III: Part three of our series on Alaska Regional Foresters

Two Awarded for Excellence

Winners announced for the D. Robert Hakala Excellence in Interpretation and Conservation Education Award and the Alaska Region Interpreter/Conservation Educator of the Year Award.

Tongass National Forest Announces Awards

The Tongass National Forest announces the winners of their annual interpretation and conservation education awards.

Forest Service History Quiz!

Congratulations to Kim Kiml, winner of the Forest Service History Quiz from the Summer/Fall 2008 issue of SourDough Notes!

Alaska Timber Posts Donated to the National Museum of Forest Service History

Alaska timber posts are donated to the National Museum of Forest Service History

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