Timber harvests in Alaska: 1910-2006

Brackley, Allen M.; Haynes, Richard W.; Alexander, Susan J.

doi:10.2737/pnw-rn-560

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“…This level of RWEP use would represent less than 40 percent of the highest harvest level reported by the Alaska timber industry (Brackley et al 2009a). …”

Section: Potential Demand For Rwep For Home Heating In Alaskamentioning

confidence: 93%

Developing estimates of potential demand for renewable wood energy products in Alaska

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Barber²,

Pinkel³

2010

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“…This level of RWEP use would represent less than 40 percent of the highest harvest level reported by the Alaska timber industry (Brackley et al 2009a). …”

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confidence: 93%

Developing estimates of potential demand for renewable wood energy products in Alaska

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2010

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“…Timber production by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) generally increased over time, peaking in 1973 at nearly 1.42 million m 3 (600 million board‐feet; Brackley et al. ). The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of granted title of 17.8 million ha (44 million acres) of public land to the recently established village and regional Native Alaskan corporations, including Sealaska Corporation (the Southeast Alaska regional corporation).…”

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Effects of Riparian Timber Harvest on Southeast Alaska Stream Habitat after 30–40 Years: Insights for Management

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Logging regulations in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska have evolved over time to alleviate the negative effects that historic harvest practices have had on stream habitat. While natural landscape factors largely control stream habitat, timber harvest can alter these influences, underscoring the importance of clarifying the effects of both for understanding and managing habitat in streams. We sampled areas in Southeast Alaska that had riparian zones harvested between 1980 and 1990, a period of less-restrictive timber harvest regulations. Relationships between geomorphic and riparian factors with stream habitat informed a comparison of habitat under differing timber management strategies 30-40 years after harvest. Pool, substrate, and large wood characteristics were related to stream size, channel gradient, and channel confinement, whereas wood-formed pools and large wood density were related to riparian factors. Pool characteristics in streams with harvested riparian zones were similar to those in streams with unharvested riparian zones. Large wood size distributions in streams with harvested riparian zones were also similar to those in streams with unharvested riparian zones and streams within forests managed for timber under contemporary regulations. These findings are likely due to legacy wood loads remaining and functioning to create habitat 30-40 years after harvest. Substrate size was related to timber management practices; streams with harvested riparian zones had smaller median particle sizes than unharvested streams. Wood loads remain and function instream decades after harvest, but the reduced supply of large-sized wood from young-growth riparian stands can result in declining habitat quality, especially in unconfined channels. Management strategies to enhance recovery of riparian stands with trees large enough to supply large-sized wood are recommended. Our approach proved useful in teasing out legacy effects of past timber harvest from the effects of natural drivers on stream habitat, and the results can be used to help prioritize efforts aimed at conserving or restoring stream and riparian habitats in the region.

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“…In 1867, Russia ceded the territory of Alaska to the United States. U.S. land laws and title of timber lands did not extend to the Alaska territory, so timber operators were not permitted to export lumber (Harris and Farr 1974 To ensure the development of pulp mills and large sawmills, the Forest Service placed restrictions on the export of unprocessed logs (round logs) (Brackley et al 2009, Lane 1998. During this time, export regulations for logs primarily applied to western hemlock and Sitka spruce harvested from federal lands.…”

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A climate adaptation strategy for conservation and management of yellowcedar in Alaska

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McKenzie²,

D’Amore³

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Timber harvests in Alaska: 1910-2006

Abstract: States, four broad ownerships are used to describe forest resource conditions. These are Forest Service, other public, forest industry, and nonindustrial private forests. See Smith et al. (2004) for definitions and usage examples.

Cited by 8 publications

References 19 publications

Developing estimates of potential demand for renewable wood energy products in Alaska

Developing estimates of potential demand for renewable wood energy products in Alaska

Effects of Riparian Timber Harvest on Southeast Alaska Stream Habitat after 30–40 Years: Insights for Management

A climate adaptation strategy for conservation and management of yellowcedar in Alaska

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