(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.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 17. Forest Resources and Practices
Article 1. Administration and Management.
Sec. 41.17.010. Declaration of intent.
Sec. 41.17.020. Division of forestry and fire protection established.
Sec. 41.17.030. Responsibilities of division.
Sec. 41.17.041. Board of Forestry.
Sec. 41.17.043. Terms of office.
Sec. 41.17.045. Removal of members.
Sec. 41.17.047. Powers and duties of board.
Sec. 41.17.055. Powers and duties of the commissioner.
Sec. 41.17.060. Regulatory and administrative standards.
Sec. 41.17.070. Administrative plan and report.
Sec. 41.17.081. Civil immunity.
Sec. 41.17.082. Control of infestations and disease.
Sec. 41.17.083. Clearing of forest land for non-timber purposes.
Sec. 41.17.085. Permit applications.
Sec. 41.17.087. Variation from requirements.
Sec. 41.17.090. Notification of plans to harvest timber.
Sec. 41.17.098. Interagency coordination and reevaluation.