Forestry Seeks Public Comment on Fairbanks Area Timber Sales

The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is seeking public comment on three Preliminary Best Interest Findings and three draft Forest Land Use Plans related to proposed timber sales in the Fairbanks‑Delta area. Commenters have a 30‑day window to submit written feedback on the draft documents, which are available online. The agency plans to move forward with commercial sawtimber and fuelwood contracts based on the outcomes of this review. • Comment period: 30 days, ending 4:30 pm AKST, 6 Nov 2026 • Documents: 3 PBIFs and 3 draft FLUPs (maps and analyses) • Goal: Gather stakeholder input before finalizing timber sale proposals and land‑use plans • Potential follow‑up: Commercial contracts for sawtimber/fuelwood after the comment period • Primary contact: Andrew Allaby, Fairbanks‑Delta Area Forestry