Alaska Department of Natural Resources
10/01/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/01/2025 18:21
Alaska Forest Roads Working Group Meetings Scheduled
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Alaska Forest Roads Working Group Meetings Scheduled
Alaska Forest Roads Working Group Meetings Scheduled
October 8 & October 28, 2025 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. | Online
Purpose & Context
The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF), on behalf of the Alaska Board of Forestry, will convene a Forest Roads Working Group in two sessions.
These meetings respond to recent discussions at Board of Forestry meetings on forest road definitions, design standards, and long-term use under the Alaska Forest Resources & Practices Act (FRPA).The working group will refine problem statements and determine whether to recommend that the Board convene a formal Science & Technical Committee (S&TC) on the matter.
Meeting Information
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Meeting |
Date |
Time |
Access |
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Session 1 |
October 8, 2025 |
2:00-4:00 p.m. |
Online. Please see the attached agenda for the virtual meeting link and teleconference number. |
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Session 2 |
October 28, 2025 |
2:00-4:00 p.m. |
Online. Please see the attached agenda for the virtual meeting link and teleconference number. |
Draft Agenda Highlights (each meeting)
- Call to Order & Roll Call
- Review of Leader's Intent & Working Group Purpose
- Presentation of Draft Problem Statements
- Perspectives from Land Managers, Agencies, and Board Members
- Facilitated Discussion: Refining Issues / Next Steps (S&TC, Effectiveness Monitoring Group, or existing frameworks)
- Public Comment (anticipated ~3:40 p.m.; 3 minutes per person)
- Summary & Adjourn
Full agendas (with access links and call-in numbers) are attached to this notice.
Public Participation & Comment
These meetings are open to the public. Oral or written comments may also be submitted at either session. Written comments may be submitted to [email protected]. Public comment will begin at approximately 3:40 p.m. and may be limited to 3 minutes per person to conclude within the scheduled time. If time remains at the end, additional time may be granted. Longer comments can be submitted in writing to the contact below.
Accessibility
If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation to participate, please contact Lily Coyle at [email protected] or (907) 317-5057 no later than October 7, 2025 for meeting 1 and October 27 for meeting 2 to ensure any necessary accommodation can be provided.
Public Records
Input provided in response to this solicitation is subject to inspection, copying, and distribution as public records under AS 40.25.110 - 40.25.220. Please do not include confidential information in written or oral comments.
Questions / More Information
For questions or more information, contact Lily Coyle, Board of Forestry Liaison, at [email protected] or (907) 317-5057.
Attachments
- Agenda - October 8, 2025 (includes meeting link and call-in)
- Agenda - October 28, 2025 (includes meeting link and call-in)
Attachments, History, Details
Attachments
- Meeting 1 Agenda_Forest Roads_10.8.25.pdf
- Meeting 2 Agenda_Forest Roads_10.28.25.pdf
Revision History
| Created 10/1/2025 1:54:17 PM by locoyle | |
| Modified 10/1/2025 3:43:21 PM by locoyle | |
| Modified 10/1/2025 3:53:04 PM by locoyle |
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| Department: | Natural Resources |
| Category: | Public Notices |
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| Location(s): | Statewide |
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| Publish Date: | 10/1/2025 |
| Archive Date: | 11/1/2025 |
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