Campbell Tract Firewood Pick-Up

Campbell Tract Firewood Pick-Up

BLM Anchorage Field Office will be issuing Free Use Permits for the pick-up of already felled trees located on Campbell Tract SRMA.

By BLM Anchorage Field Office

Date and time

June 15 · 8am - June 16 · 3pm AKDT

Location

4700 BLM Rd

4700 BLM Road Anchorage, AK 99507

Agenda

Day 1 Agenda (6/15/24)
Day 2 Agenda (6/16/24)

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Timeslot 1

10:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Timeslot 2

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Timeslot 3

2:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Timeslot 4

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Timeslot 5

About this event

The BLM Anchorage Field Office is hosting a free firewood pick-up event on designated areas within Campbell Tract. This event will be held June 15th – 16th. Registration via EventBrite is required in order to attend. Please select an appropriate timeslot and show up on time. We are allowing one timeslot per household. You will only be allowed to collect firewood during your designated timeslot.

Firewood has already been felled and limbed as part of the Hazard Tree Removal project funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This project removed trees killed by spruce beetles within Campbell Tract in order to reduce hazardous fuel loading and increase safety for recreators with the added benefit of providing fuelwood to Alaskans at no cost.

This wood comes from trees that have been killed by spruce beetles on Campbell Tract. These trees have been dead long enough that they are no longer attractive host material for spruce beetles and any spruce beetles that may have used the tree have completed their life cycle and left.  However, it’s possible that a small number of the trees are recently dead and may still harbor spruce beetle life stages. The BLM is not liable for any resulting beetle damage to trees on personal property.

This permit does NOT allow for the felling of additional trees. Your permit will allow for 2 hours to collect up to 2 cords of wood from designated areas (see attached map). Wood availability is limited, and we cannot guarantee wood availability at any given time. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the stipulations found in the Free Use Permit (Standard Form 5510-1) as summarized below. At the start of your schedule time, you will be required to sign the Free Use Permit and review stipulations. If you would like to review the Free Use Permit form prior to event date, please contact the Anchorage Field Office by calling (907) 267-1246 or emailing us at blm_ak_afo_general_delivery@blm.gov.

Please keep in mind that you are responsible for bringing your own equipment and cutting and loading your own wood. The hazard tree removal project is a multi-year project. There may be more wood availability at a future time.

Frequently asked questions

Why was this wood removed from Campbell Tract?

As part of the Hazard Tree Removal Project, these trees were identified as potentially hazardous to recreators and adding to fuel loading in the area. Most of these trees became infested with spruce beetle and killed during the spruce beetle outbreak that began in the Anchorage area in 2018.

How much time will I have to collect wood?

When registering for this event, you will be given the opportunity to choose a two-hour timeslot during the event dates. We are allowing one timeslot per household. You will have up to two-hours to collect up to two-cords of wood.

How do I participate?

In order to participate in this event, you must register for it using this EventBrite page. Once reviewing the event description and stipulations you can register a free ticket for this event. At this time, you will be able to collect the already felled trees from the designated areas (see map).

Once I sign a Free Use Permit, can I collect wood from Campbell Tract after this event?

No, this Free Use Permit is designated for this event only. This permit only allows for wood to be picked up from trees already felled as part of the Hazard Tree Removal Project and does not allow for the harvesting of lumber from Campbell Tract.

Who can I contact if I have questions?

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us by calling (907) 267-1246 or emailing us at blm_ak_afo_general_delivery@blm.gov.

Does this wood currently harbor live spruce beetles?

These trees are likely no longer host material for spruce beetles and beetles that have used the tree have completed their life cycle. It's possible a small number of the trees are recently dead and may harbor spruce beetle life stages. The BLM is not liable for damage to trees to private property.

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