# Alaska Stat. § 41.17.020: Division of forestry and fire protection established

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T41_C41.17_S41.17.020

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 41.17.020
- **Heading:** Division of forestry and fire protection established
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 41 / Chapter 41.17 / Section 41.17.020

## Text

(a) The governor may establish, within the department, a division of forestry and fire protection to carry out this chapter and other appropriate duties designated by the governor.

(b) The division shall be headed by a director who shall be the state forester, appointed to the partially exempt service in accordance with law by the commissioner, from a list of two or more candidates submitted by the board. The commissioner shall solicit and consider recommendations of the Alaska Fire Chiefs Association or successor organization when reviewing the candidates submitted by the board. The commissioner may reject all candidates, in which case the board shall submit a new list. The state forester shall have (1) a bachelor's or higher degree in forest management and at least three years of field experience in forestry; or

(2) at least eight years of professional work experience as a forester.

(c) The commissioner shall administer this chapter and is authorized and encouraged to delegate responsibilities for carrying out this chapter to the state forester.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 41.17.010 Declaration of intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T41_C41.17_S41.17.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 41.17.020 Division of forestry and fire protection established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T41_C41.17_S41.17.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 41.17.030 Responsibilities of division.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T41_C41.17_S41.17.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 41.17.041 Board of Forestry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T41_C41.17_S41.17.041.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 41.17.043 Terms of office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T41_C41.17_S41.17.043.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 41.17.045 Removal of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T41_C41.17_S41.17.045.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 41.17.047 Powers and duties of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T41_C41.17_S41.17.047.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 41.17.055 Powers and duties of the commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T41_C41.17_S41.17.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 41.17.060 Regulatory and administrative standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T41_C41.17_S41.17.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 41.17.070 Administrative plan and report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T41_C41.17_S41.17.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 41.17.080 Regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T41_C41.17_S41.17.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 41.17.081 Civil immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T41_C41.17_S41.17.081.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 41.17.082 Control of infestations and disease.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T41_C41.17_S41.17.082.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 41.17.083 Clearing of forest land for non-timber purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T41_C41.17_S41.17.083.md)

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