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Tongass forest plan review. A newsletter for the forest plan revision. Issue 16

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:529777
The Tongass National Forest is one of the oldest in the nation, dating to 1902 when the Archipelago Forest Reserve was set aside by presidential proclamation. President Theodore Roosevelt then signed an executive order in 1907 creating the Tongass National Forest from the reserve and additional lands. This revised plan provides for preserving 92 percent to the old-growth forest that was present in 1950 after 10 years of plan implementation, and 84 percent through the 100-year plan horizon. It also provides high levels of protection for fish and wildlife, and enhances the opportunity for growth in tourism. This plan includes guidelines for all resources, such as timber and mining activities, and ensure the long-term sustainability of resources.
Research Organization:
Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan, AK (United States)
OSTI ID:
529777
Report Number(s):
PB--97-194369/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English