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Forest Stewardship

Private Landowner Assistance

The Forest Stewardship Program is a cooperative federal and state service that is available to assist Alaskan landowners with 7 or more forested acres, as well as Alaska Native Corporations, in managing their land. Our regional Stewardship foresters develop customized Forest Stewardship Plans based on landowner goals, which include on-site visits and expert guidance. These plans are provided at no cost and with no obligation, covering a range of topics, including:

  • Wildfire risk mitigation
  • Forest inventories
  • Assessing forest health
  • Wildlife habitat improvement
  • Tree planting and care
  • Information on financial assistance opportunities
  • Other landowner goals
Landowners with fewer than 7 acres who have wildfire hazards may also be eligible.

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Forest Stewardship Coordinator (907) 269-0086
DNR--Division of Forestry & Fire Protection
nate.wilson@alaska.gov

Stewardship Foresters
Kenai Peninsula (907) 235-7841
jordyn.jackson@alaska.gov
Anchorage / Matanuska-Susitna (907) 761-6314
jacob.ruhl@alaska.gov
Fairbanks and Interior (907) 451-2668
crystal.denney@alaska.gov