Final Best Interest Finding & Decision for Kenai Kodiak Nash Road Sale

What is this notice about?

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The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has decided that selling about 829,000 board feet of Sitka spruce saw logs from about 55 acres of state land, called the Kenai Kodiak Nash Road Sale (SC-3265K), is in the State's best interest. The timber will be sold to a commercial buyer through sealed bids. People with legal standing may appeal this decision within 20 days of October 13, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Notice is given under 11 AAC 02 (Appeals) because the Director of the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection made a final best interest decision under AS 38.05.035(e) for the Kenai Kodiak Nash Road Sale (SC-3265K).

What action is being taken?

DNR's Division of Forestry and Fire Protection (DFFP) will offer about 55 acres of Sitka spruce saw logs (about 829,000 board feet) from state lands as a single sealed-bid sale for commercial use. If no qualified bid is received in time, DFFP may offer all or part of the sale over-the-counter for at least the advertised minimum bid (whole or prorated) without further notice. A Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP) will be issued for review. The final decision was issued October 13, 2026.

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, Kenai-Kodiak Area Office; commercial timber bidders

How can the public respond?

Respond by Mon, Nov 2, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Appeal requests must be received within twenty (20) days of issuance of this decision (decision issued October 13, 2026; 20 days later is November 2, 2026).”

Ways to respond

Mail DNR Commissioner's Office, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1400, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
In person Hand-deliver to DNR Commissioner's Office, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1400, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Fax (907) 269-8918
Email dnr.appeals@alaska.gov

What to include

Only a person who has standing under Alaska law may request an appeal, in accordance with 11 AAC 02. Appeals must include the $200 fee established in 11 AAC 05.160(d)(6). Refer to the Kenai Kodiak Nash Road Sale (SC-3265K). Copies of the Final Best Interest Finding are available at the Kenai Kodiak Area Office, at htps://forestry.alaska.gov/decisiondocs, and at https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/Browse.aspx. People with disabilities who need aids or special accommodations may call 907.260.4210.

Contact

Diane Campbell, Kenai Kodiak Area Forester
Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection
diane.campbell@alaska.gov
907.260.4210
42499 Sterling Highway, Soldotna, AK 99669

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 13, 2026: Final Best Interest Finding and Decision issued

Original notice text

STATE OF ALASKA Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Fire Protection Kenai-Kodiak Area Office Final Best Interest Finding and Decision for the Kenai Kodiak Nash Road Sale (SC-3265K) The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, gives formal notice under 11 AAC 02 (Appeals) that the Alaska Department of Natural Resources has made a final best interest decision under AS 38.05.035(e) for the Kenai Kodiak Nash Road Sale (SC-3265K). This decision is to offer approximately 55 acres of Sitka spruce saw logs in a single sale from state lands. The volume to be offered totals approximately 829,000 board feet of spruce. The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection will sell the timber as a single sale as a sealed bid for commercial use. If no qualified bid is received within the time specified for the sale, DFFP may offer the sale or portions of the sale for purchase over-the-counter for not less than the advertised minimum bid (whole or prorated) without further notice. For this timber sale, a Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP) will be issued for review. The Director of the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, Alaska Department of Natural Resources has made a written final decision that the sale is in the best interest of the State. This decision sets out the facts and applicable policies upon which the Director based his determination that the proposed timber sale will serve the interest of the State. The final decision is issued as of October 13, 2026. Copies of the Final Best Interest Finding are available for review at the Division’s Kenai Kodiak Area Office, the Division’s web site htps://forestry.alaska.gov/decisiondocs and at the State Online Public Notice web site https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/Browse.aspx. A person who has standing under Alaska law may request appeal in accordance with 11 AAC 02. Any appeal request must be received within twenty (20) days of issuance of this decision. Appeals may be mailed or hand-delivered to the DNR Commissioner’s Office, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1400, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501; or faxed to (907) 269-8918; or sent by electronic mail to dnr.appeals@alaska.gov. Appeals must be accompanied by the fee established in 11 AAC 05.160(d)(6), which has been set at $200 under the provisions of 11 AAC 05.160 (a)-(b). FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT COMMENTS CONTACT: Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection Contact: Diane Campbell 42499 Sterling Highway Soldotna, AK 99669 Phone: 907.260.4210 Email: diane.campbell@alaska.gov The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate in this review may contact the number above. Diane Campbell Kenai Kodiak Area Forester

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