Forest Service opens public comment for Tongass National Forest plan revision

Forest Service opens public comment for Tongass National Forest plan revision

The forest on Douglas Island dusted with snow on Nov. 25, 2025. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) The U.S. Forest Service officially kicked off its public process for the Tongass National Forest Plan Revision on Wednesday, with an initial 30-day public comment period intended to guide a draft plan and environmental review.  The Tongass National Forest is the largest national forest in the U.S., with more than 16 million acres covering 80% of Southe…