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Forestry Seeks Public Comment on Fairbanks Area Timber Sales

Department of Natural Resources · Notice #225470

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection wants public comments on plans for timber sales in the Fairbanks-Delta area. It has released 3 Preliminary Best Interest Findings and 3 draft Forest Land Use Plans, with maps of the proposed sale areas. Written comments must be received by 4:30pm AKST on Friday, November 6, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection prepared 6 decision documents for proposed timber sales under Alaska Statutes AS 38.05.035(e) and AS 38.05.112, and is inviting public comment on them during a 30-day comment period.

What action is being taken?

The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) is seeking comments on 3 Preliminary Best Interest Findings (PBIFs) and 3 draft Forest Land Use Plans (FLUPs) for timber sales in the Fairbanks-Delta area. DFFP intends to proceed with the timber sale proposals and would pursue commercial sawtimber and fuelwood contracts for the proposed areas.

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Fairbanks-Delta Area Forestry; future commercial sawtimber/fuelwood contract holders (not named)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Nov 6, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“To have comments considered, they must be received no later than 4:30pm AKST, Friday, November 6th, 2026.”

Ways to respond

  • Email andrew.allaby@alaska.gov
  • Mail Andrew Allaby, Fairbanks-Delta Area Forestry, 3700 Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99709-4669

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline to be considered. The draft documents, including detailed maps of the sale areas, are available at https://forestry.alaska.gov/timber/fairbanks

Contact

Andrew Allaby
Fairbanks-Delta Area Forestry, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Alaska Department of Natural Resources
andrew.allaby@alaska.gov
3700 Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99709-4669

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

  • Oct 8, 2026: Notice published.
  • Nov 6, 2026: Deadline for written comments to be received (4:30pm AKST), the end of the 30-day comment period.

Original notice text
The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP) invites public comments on 3 Preliminary Best Interest Findings (PBIFs) and 3 draft Forest Land Use Plans (FLUPs) for timber sales within the Fairbanks-Delta area. Detailed maps are included in the documents to assist in site specific review of these areas. Electronic copies of the draft documents are available at: • https://forestry.alaska.gov/timber/fairbanks The Division of Forestry invites public comment during a 30-day period on these 6 decision documents prepared under AS 38.05.035(e) and AS 38.05.112. DFFP intends to proceed with the timber sale proposals and would pursue commercial sawtimber/fuelwood contracts for the proposed areas. Please direct your written comments to Andrew Allaby at Fairbanks-Delta Area Forestry, 3700 Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99709-4669, andrew.allaby@alaska.gov. To have comments considered, they must be received no later than 4:30pm AKST, Friday, November 6th, 2026.

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.