Forest Service

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service has a history of managing public lands. Established in 1905, the Forest Service has numerous regional offices that manage more than 150 national forests and grasslands. The districts construct and maintain trails, operate campgrounds, regulate grazing, patrol wilderness areas, and manage vegetation and wildlife habitat. The Forest Service also has regional research stations, including the International Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products Laboratory. It also provides funding and technical assistance to nonfederal landowners through a branch called State and Private Forestry. The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service maintains an office in Anchorage, Alaska.

Community Forestry LLC, based in Anchorage, AK, is led by Maria D'Agostino, a passionate advocate for urban forestry with a diverse background in biology and anthropology. As the first Registered Consulting Arborist in the state, Maria utilizes her extensive experience to foster collaboration and innovation in the stewardship and management of urban forests and communities. Founded on a love for the outdoors and a commitment to promoting the health and resilience of urban environments, Community Forestry LLC serves as a vital resource for community forestry initiatives. Maria's journey from Silicon Valley to Alaska reflects her deep connection to nature and dedication to enhancing the relationship between people and their trees. Generated from the website

University of Alaska Land Management converts the university s grant land assets to investible income to support the educational mission. It is responsible for the management, development, acquisition and disposal of all University Real Property. The university development activities include timber sales, land and building acquisitions and sales, and residential and commercial leases. It also assists with mineral and oil and gas leases, material sales, and easements and permits. University of Alaska Land Management owns and manages more than 150,000 acres of land. The University develops, leases and sells land and resources to generate revenue for the its Land Grant Trust fund.