Month: May 2011

Community leaders withdraw from Tongass Futures Roundtable

On Thursday (5/12), six community leaders from around Southeast Alaska announced their withdrawal from the Tongass Futures Roundtable. In their announcement they stated "a lack of commitment by the Roundtable to work toward finding a way to stabilize the timber industry in Southeast communities." KSTK’s Charlotte Duren has the story…

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Small Mill Summit looks at Wrangell’s future in timber

How can Wrangell expand its small mill operations and enhance existing forest related products? That was the focus of last week’s small mill summit. Mill operators, the forest service, and community members gathered for two days to share ideas, take tours, and discuss Wrangell’s future in timber. KSTK’s Charlotte Duren has more…

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Wrangell in running for orchard

Wrangell could soon be eating its fruit right off the tree… that is if we get enough votes. KSTK’s Charlotte Duren has more on how Wrangell could be a community that takes root.

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