The 12 member Citizens' Advisory Committee for the Tanana Valley State Forest advises the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection on forest practices issues and provides a forum for the discussion and resolution of forest management issues in the Tanana Valley State Forest and on other forested state land in the Tanana Valley managed by the Department of Natural Resources. The State Forester appoints committee members who represent a range of interests for three-year terms. The Tanana Valley State Forest Management Plan established the Citizens' Advisory Committee. The committee meets in April, and at other times as needed. If you have an issue that you would like to bring before the TVSF CAC, please contact Trevor DoBell-Carlsson, at trevor.dobell@alaska.gov or (907) 269-8667.

Citizens' Advisory Committee Members

Brad Cox
Value Added Processing

Brian LePlaunt
Mining Industry

Mike Spindler
Fish and Wildlife Interests

Tom Malone
Forest Science

Patricia Young
Native Community

Thomas Nerbonne
Regional Representative – Upper Tanana Valley

Jason Knoles
Forest Industry

Dan Rees
Private Forest User

Vacant
Regional Representative – Lower Tanana Valley

Chris Stark
Environmental Interests

Kristin Timm
Recreation seat

Reed Morisky
Tourism Industry

Committee By-Laws

• CAC By-Laws 1998

Minutes

Minutes from previous Citizens' Advisory Committee meetings are available below. Note: Minutes labeled "DRAFT" are draft until reviewed and approved by the CAC at their next meeting.

• April 18, 2024 DRAFT
• April 14, 2022
• April 15, 2021
• April 16, 2020
• April 25, 2019
• October 25, 2018
• January 25, 2018
• October 19, 2017
• April 20, 2017
• January 26, 2017
• October 27, 2016
• April 14, 2016
• January 11, 2016
• October 15, 2015
• April 23, 2015
• February 12, 2015
• December 11, 2014
• September 25, 2014
• May 15, 2014
• March 3, 2014
• November 12, 2013
• January 31, 2013
• September 27, 2012
• May 17, 2012
• April 5, 2012
• October 27, 2011
• May 26, 2011

Contact Information

For more information on the Citizens' Advisory Committee, to be added to the CAC mailing list or receive future notices of CAC meetings, contact Trevor DoBell-Carlsson, trevor.dobell@alaska.gov or (907) 269-8667.