Protecting the Tongass: Our Last Great Rainforest

Tongass Conservation Society has maintained its vigilance in the southern Tongass for many years. The closure of the Ketchikan Pulp mill in 1997 eased the burden of industiral scale logging although timber sales are still regularly scheduled. Some logging operators demand roads be constructed in order to cut old growth trees. TCS has been fighting to have Alaska returned to its former roadless designation. With the legal help of Earthjustice, Natural Resources Defense Council, the Sirrra Club and Greenpeace, TCS has been a litigant in numerous timber sales. Our continued presence is crucial in defense of remaining uncut areas in the southern Tongass National Forest. In additon, our members comment on timber sales and other proposals in our area so that we remain involved in the planning process.

Tongass Conservation Society celebrates Earth Day by cleaning local roads, beaches and harbor areas. We are working with the Forest Service to fight the spread of invasive plants.
Two years ago, TCS worked diligently in an electronics recycling effort with local government agencies and other non-governmental organizations.

Members of TCS are forward thinking in terms of present and future needs for our communities and the Tongass National Forest.

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