A state agency, municipality, or public utility shall determine whether the timber to be removed has significant salvage value before approving or conducting clearing of forest land for purposes other than timber harvest. If the timber has significant salvage value, the agency or utility shall salvage the timber as part of the clearing process.
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.