Chugach National Forest
National Forest in Alaska, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Chugach National Forest is a 6,908,540-acre (27,958 km2)[2] United States National Forest in south central Alaska. Covering portions of Prince William Sound, the Kenai Peninsula and the Copper River Delta, it was formed in 1907 from part of a larger forest reserve. The Chugach includes extensive shorelines, glaciers, forests and rivers, much of which is untouched by roads or trails. It hosts numerous bird, mammal and marine species, including extensive shorebird habitat and a bald eagle population larger than the contiguous 48 states combined. Human industry in the forest includes extensive tourism and some mining and oil and gas operations.
Chugach National Forest | |
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Location | Alaska, United States |
Nearest city | Anchorage, Alaska |
Coordinates | 60.4614912°N 149.1259814°W / 60.4614912; -149.1259814[1] |
Area | 6,908,540 acres (27,957.9 km2)[2] |
Established | July 23, 1907 (1907-07-23) |
Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
Website | Chugach National Forest |