Tongass National Forest

The Tongass is one of the largest remaining intact temperate rainforests on earth and is one of the United States’ most important carbon sinks, storing more carbon than any other national forest in the country. A healthy Tongass is also critical for the survival of many indigenous native communities throughout Southeast Alaska.

The Trump Administration completely eliminated roadless protections on the Tongass, opening up 9.3 million acres to logging and road building. On July 15, 2021, President Biden announced his plan to restore full roadless protections and end large-scale old growth logging in the forest. The announcement also commits to immediately investing $25 million in the region to support Tribal and other stakeholder priorities.

It’s up to us to see this across the finish line and ensure our roadless forests are once again protected for years to come. Tell the US Forest Service that you support President Biden’s Southeast Alaska Sustainable Strategy to restore roadless rule protections on the Tongass, end large-scale old-growth logging on the forest, and invest in Tribal priorities and community-led partnerships in Southeast Alaska. GO>