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AK Stat § 41.15.220 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 15. Forests|Article 3. Fire Suppression Fund.|Sec. 41.15.220. Composition of fund.

The legislature may appropriate from the following sources to the fire suppression fund: (1) money received in settlement of a claim or loss caused by damage as a consequence of a violation of AS 41.15.010 - 41.15.170; (2) money received from federal, state, or other governmental unit, or from a private donor for actual fire suppression work; (3) money received from other sources as the legislature may consider appropriate and necessary to satisfy the purpose of the fund.
AK Stat § 41.15.230 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 15. Forests|Article 3. Fire Suppression Fund.|Sec. 41.15.230. Disbursement.

Upon authorization of the governor, disbursements from the fire suppression fund shall be paid by the proper state officer on presentation of vouchers signed by the governor or the governor's authorized representative.
AK Stat § 41.15.240 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 15. Forests|Article 3. Fire Suppression Fund.|Sec. 41.15.240. Records of fire suppression fund.

The department shall maintain accounting records showing the income and expenses of the fire suppression fund.
AK Stat § 41.15.300 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 15. Forests|Article 4. Haines State Forest Resource Management Area.|Sec. 41.15.300. Haines State Forest Resource Management Area.

(a) The purpose of AS 41.15.300 - 41.15.330 is to establish the land and water presently owned by the state and all land and water acquired in the future by the state lying within the boundaries described in AS 41.15.305(a) as the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area. The primary purposes for the establishment of the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area are the utilization, perpetuation, conservation, and production of the land and water including but not limited to the use of renewable and nonrenewable resources through multiple-use management and the continuation of other beneficial uses including traditional uses and other recreational activities. (b) The responsibility for the management, control, development, and maintenance of the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area established under AS 41.15.300 - 41.15.330 is assigned to the department.
AK Stat § 41.15.310 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 15. Forests|Article 4. Haines State Forest Resource Management Area.|Sec. 41.15.310. Coordinated management.

(a) The division of forestry shall consult with the division of parks, the Department of Fish and Game, including each local fish and game advisory committee with jurisdiction in the area, and the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Advisory Council to promote effective, efficient, and coordinated administration of the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area and the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve for the values for which each is established. (b) Resource studies undertaken by the department shall be designed to benefit the management and administration of the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area and the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.
AK Stat § 41.15.315 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 15. Forests|Article 4. Haines State Forest Resource Management Area.|Sec. 41.15.315. Multiple-use management.

(a) The Haines State Forest Resource Management Area shall be managed under the principles of multiple use and sustained yield and under AS 41.17. (b) The Department of Fish and Game is responsible for the management of fish and game resources in the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area under applicable law and in a manner consistent with AS 41.15.300 - 41.15.330 except that an opportunity for continued traditional use of the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area at levels and by traditional methods and means is guaranteed. The traditionally compatible uses include but are not limited to fishing, hunting, trapping, berry picking, subsistence, and recreational uses, operation of motorized vehicles, and the harvest of personal-use firewood. (c) The control of highway access within the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area is the responsibility of the department except that the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is responsible for the repair and maintenance of public roads in the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area. (d) The state land and water described in AS 41.15.305(a) are closed to sale under state land disposal laws. The commissioner may lease the land described in AS 41.15.305(a) under AS 38.05.070 - 38.05.105 for a purpose consistent with AS 41.15.300(a) and a municipality may select land in the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area under law.
AK Stat § 41.15.320 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 15. Forests|Article 4. Haines State Forest Resource Management Area.|Sec. 41.15.320. Management plan and regulations.

In adopting a forest management plan for the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area under AS 41.17.230, the department shall consult with the Department of Fish and Game and the governing bodies of each municipality in the general area. The Department of Fish and Game shall consult with the department and local fish and game advisory committees, if any, before adopting regulations governing fish and wildlife management in the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area. Regulations may not be adopted by either department without prior review at a public hearing in Haines and Klukwan.
AK Stat § 41.15.325 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 15. Forests|Article 4. Haines State Forest Resource Management Area.|Sec. 41.15.325. Cooperative management agreements.

The department may enter into cooperative management agreements with a person who holds title to or has a valid entry on land within or adjoining the boundaries of the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area.
AK Stat § 41.15.330 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 15. Forests|Article 4. Haines State Forest Resource Management Area.|Sec. 41.15.330. Existing rights.

The establishment of the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area does not affect the terms and conditions of an existing permit or contract involving use of the land, water, or other resources of the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area.
AK Stat § 41.15.900 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 15. Forests|Article 5. Miscellaneous Provisions.|Sec. 41.15.900. Observance of Arbor Day.

To increase public awareness of the vital importance of the conservation and propagation of trees and forests to the everyday life of the citizens of Alaska, the third Monday in May of each year is designated “Arbor Day.” It shall be observed by appropriate school assemblies and programs and shall be the occasion for other suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public in general.
AK Stat § 41.15.950 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 15. Forests|Article 6. General Provisions.|Sec. 41.15.950. Enforcement authority.

(a) The following persons are peace officers of the state and they shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted under this chapter: (1) solely for the purpose of enforcing this chapter, an employee of the department, or other person, authorized by the commissioner; (2) a police officer in the state. (b) A person designated in (a) of this section may, when enforcing the provisions of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter, (1) execute a warrant or other process issued by an officer or court of competent jurisdiction; (2) administer or take an oath, affirmation, or affidavit; (3) arrest a person who violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter; and  (4) issue a citation to a person who violates a provision of AS 41.15.010 - 41.15.170 or a regulation adopted under this chapter. (c) A person is not required under this section to disclose a deadly weapon under AS 11.61.220(a)(1)(A) to a peace officer described under (a)(1) of this section.
AK Stat § 41.15.960 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 15. Forests|Article 6. General Provisions.|Sec. 41.15.960. Bail schedules.

The supreme court shall establish by rule or order a schedule of bail amounts for offenses under this chapter or under regulations adopted under this chapter that allow the disposition of a citation without a court appearance. The bail amount may not exceed the maximum fine authorized by law for that offense.
AK Stat § 41.17.010 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 17. Forest Resources and Practices|Article 1. Administration and Management.|Sec. 41.17.010. Declaration of intent.

The legislature declares that (1) the forest resources of Alaska are among the most valuable natural resources of the state, and furnish timber and wood products, fish and wildlife, tourism, outdoor recreation, water, soil, air, minerals, and general health and welfare; (2) economic enterprises and other activities and pursuits derived from forest resources warrant the continuing recognition and support of the state; (3) the state has a fundamental obligation to ensure that management of forest resources guarantees perpetual supplies of renewable resources, provides nonrenewable resources in a manner consistent with that obligation, and serves the needs of all Alaska for the many products, benefits, and services obtained from them; (4) government administration of forest resources should combine professional management services, regulatory measures, and economic incentives in a complementary fashion, and should draw upon the expertise of professional foresters in conjunction with other disciplines; (5) under the leadership of the Department of Environmental Conservation as lead agency, the state should exercise its full responsibility and authority for control of nonpoint source pollution with respect to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended; (6) subject to AS 41.17.098(c), the provisions of this chapter, and regulations adopted under this chapter, with the approval of the Department of Environmental Conservation, establish the nonpoint source pollution requirements under state law and sec. 319 of the Clean Water Act for activities subject to this chapter; (7) except for activities subject to AS 16.05.841 or 16.05.871 and regulations authorized by those sections, this chapter and regulations adopted under this chapter establish the fish habitat protection standards, policies, and review processes under state law.
AK Stat § 41.17.020 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 17. Forest Resources and Practices|Article 1. Administration and Management.|Sec. 41.17.020. Division of forestry established.

(a) The governor may establish, within the department, a division of forestry to carry out this chapter and other appropriate duties designated by the governor. (b) The division shall be headed by a director who shall be the state forester, appointed to the partially exempt service in accordance with law by the commissioner, from a list of two or more candidates submitted by the board. The commissioner shall solicit and consider recommendations of the Alaska Fire Chiefs Association or successor organization when reviewing the candidates submitted by the board. The commissioner may reject all candidates, in which case the board shall submit a new list. The state forester shall have (1) a bachelor's or higher degree in forest management and at least three years of field experience in forestry; or (2) at least eight years of professional work experience as a forester. (c) The commissioner shall administer this chapter and is authorized and encouraged to delegate responsibilities for carrying out this chapter to the state forester.
AK Stat § 41.17.030 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 17. Forest Resources and Practices|Article 1. Administration and Management.|Sec. 41.17.030. Responsibilities of division.

(a) The division shall manage state forests and, as directed by the commissioner, provide technical advice to the division of lands on sound forest practices necessary to ensure the continuous growing and harvesting of commercial forest species on other state land. (b) The division shall regulate operations on private forest land as authorized by the provisions of this chapter or state law. (c) The division shall provide public information and assistance regarding forest practices and timber management generally.
AK Stat § 41.17.041 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 17. Forest Resources and Practices|Article 1. Administration and Management.|Sec. 41.17.041. Board of Forestry.

(a) The Board of Forestry is established in the division. (b) The board is composed of nine members appointed by the governor: (1) a representative of a commercial fishermen's organization; (2) a representative of a Native corporation established under 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. (Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act); (3) a representative of an environmental organization; (4) a representative of a forest industry trade association; (5) a professional fish or wildlife biologist who is not employed in that capacity by a state, municipal, or federal government agency, except for university employment; (6) a professional forester who is not employed in that capacity by a state, municipal, or federal government agency, except for university employment; (7) a representative of a mining organization; (8) a representative of a recreational organization; and (9) the state forester, who serves ex officio and without a vote. (c) The state forester is the presiding officer of the board and shall, in consultation with the board, establish procedures for scheduling and organizing board meetings. Seven voting members of the board constitute a quorum. Each decision of the board requires the affirmative vote of each voting member present less one. (d) A board member who is unable to attend a meeting may designate an alternate who possesses the same qualifications as the board member. (e) The division shall serve as staff to the board. The department, the Department of Fish and Game, and the Department of Environmental Conservation shall provide technical staffing and information as needed by the board.
AK Stat § 41.17.043 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 17. Forest Resources and Practices|Article 1. Administration and Management.|Sec. 41.17.043. Terms of office.

The term of office of a member of the board is three years. The state forester serves an indefinite term, ex officio.
AK Stat § 41.17.045 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 17. Forest Resources and Practices|Article 1. Administration and Management.|Sec. 41.17.045. Removal of members.

(a) The governor may initiate the removal of a board member for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office by delivering to the member a written copy of the charges and giving the member an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel at a public hearing before the governor or the governor's designee on at least 10 days' written notice by registered mail. The member has a right of confrontation and cross-examination of witnesses testifying. (b) The removal is effective 15 days after the governor files a complete statement of all charges made against the member and the findings on those charges, in the main office of the board, except that a member may appeal the findings to the superior court. The court shall limit its review to a determination of whether the findings on the charges are substantiated by the evidence presented. The removal is suspended for any period of time during which an appeal from the findings of the governor or the governor's designee is pending.
AK Stat § 41.17.047 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 17. Forest Resources and Practices|Article 1. Administration and Management.|Sec. 41.17.047. Powers and duties of board.

(a) The board shall review and comment to the commissioner on regulations proposed for adoption under this chapter. (b) The board shall provide a forum for representatives of affected interests to discuss and attempt to resolve issues relevant to this chapter and to the forest resources of the state. (c) The board, working with the department, the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Department of Fish and Game, other affected agencies and parties, and the forest-dependent industries, shall conduct an annual survey of research needs related to forest practices. The board shall review research proposals and shall make recommendations to promote research projects that would address these needs to the governor and the legislature. (d) The board shall coordinate the monitoring of the implementation and effectiveness of this chapter, the regulations, and best management practices adopted under this chapter in meeting state water quality standards, fish and wildlife habitat requirements, and other forestry objectives. The board shall report annually to the governor on the effectiveness of this chapter and regulations adopted under it, with its recommendations for changes and for needed research and monitoring. The board shall notify the legislature that the annual report is available. The state forester, the Department of Fish and Game, and the Department of Environmental Conservation shall each present an annual report, independently, to the board on the effectiveness of this chapter, the regulations, and best management practices adopted under this chapter that protect the resources for which they have statutory responsibility, and shall make recommendations for changes to correct procedural or substantive problems. The board shall include the reports as part of its annual report. The board shall hold hearings at least once annually in southeast, southcentral, and interior Alaska for purposes of taking public testimony on the subjects.
AK Stat § 41.17.055 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 17. Forest Resources and Practices|Article 1. Administration and Management.|Sec. 41.17.055. Powers and duties of the commissioner.

(a) The commissioner may designate and operate experimental and research forests on state land consistent with the limitations of AS 38.05.300. Laboratories and other facilities may be employed in conjunction with those forests. (b) The commissioner may establish and maintain forest vegetation nurseries and greenhouses for planting stock to be made available, with or without charge, to organizations, institutions, government agencies, individuals, and businesses for reforestation, afforestation, and related purposes. (c) The commissioner is authorized to undertake cooperative forestry programs, extension services, and education programs, and to otherwise offer a full range of professional management services to the interested public. When the commissioner considers it beneficial, the commissioner may participate in federal assistance programs by accepting assistance in whatever form offered. (d) The commissioner may develop regulations under this chapter as part of the state program for control of nonpoint source pollution under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended. However, the Department of Environmental Conservation is the lead agency for water quality and control of nonpoint source pollution under that Act, and the regulations are therefore subject to the approval of the commissioner of environmental conservation. (e) In the administration of this chapter, the commissioner shall consult with and draw upon the expertise of interested organizations, enterprises, individuals, government agencies, educational institutions, and landowners. The commissioner may enter into cooperative agreements and contracts with them to carry out this chapter. (f) The commissioner shall locate department personnel with forestry expertise throughout the state to facilitate public access to professional management services and other forest resources programs. (g) The commissioner may take other actions necessary and proper for the administration of this chapter, including the adoption of regulations under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) and AS 41.17.047.
AK Stat § 41.17.060 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 41. Public Resources|Chapter 17. Forest Resources and Practices|Article 1. Administration and Management.|Sec. 41.17.060. Regulatory and administrative standards.

(a) All regulations, administrative actions, and other activities and duties undertaken under this chapter shall be in full accordance with the standards set out in this section. (b) With respect to state, municipal, and private forest land, the following standards apply: (1) to the maximum extent possible, all applicable data and information of applicable disciplines shall be updated and used in making decisions relative to the management of forest resources; (2) environmentally sensitive areas shall be recognized in the development of regulations and best management practices that are designed to implement nonpoint source pollution control measures authorized under this chapter; (3) administration of forest land shall consider marketing conditions and other economic constraints affecting the forest landowner, timber owner, or the operator; (4) to the fullest extent practicable, harvested forest land shall be reforested, naturally or artificially, so as to result in a sustained yield of merchantable timber from that land; if artificial planting is required, silviculturally acceptable seedlings must first be available for planting at an economically fair price in the state; and (5) significant adverse effects of soil erosion and mass wasting on water quality and fish habitat shall be prevented or minimized. (c) With respect to state and municipal forest land only, the following standards also apply: (1) forest land shall be administered for the multiple use of the renewable and nonrenewable resources and for the sustained yield of the renewable resources of the land in the manner that best provides for the present needs and preserves the future options of the people of the state; (2) a system of allocating predominant uses or values to particular units within a contiguous area of land shall reflect in reasonable proportion the various resources and values present in that area; (3) to the extent its capacity permits, forest land shall be administered so as to provide for the continuation of businesses, activities, and lifestyles that are dependent upon or derived from forest resources; (4) timber harvesting is limited to areas where data and information demonstrate that natural or artificial reforestation techniques will result in the production of a sustained yield of merchantable timber from that area; (5) there may not be significant impairment of the productivity of the land and water with respect to renewable resources; (6) allowance shall be made for scenic quality in or adjacent to areas of substantial importance to the tourism and recreation industry; and (7) allowance shall be made for important fish and wildlife habitat.