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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Forestry suspends all burn permits starting May 1 due to COVID 19</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-8-20 DNR offers COVID-19 economic relief via fee extension suspension.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR offers COVID19 economic relief by fee extension or suspension</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-10-20 Haines State Forest road improvement teleconference set for April 15.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Haines State Forest road improvement teleconference set for April</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-16-20 Alaska Community Forest Council recruiting new members.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council recruiting new members</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/42120 Alaska Historical Commission to Meet April 27.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Historical Commission to Meet April 27</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-23-20 Graduate students can apply for specialty crop research grants.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Graduate students can apply for specialty crop research grants</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-23-20 Public asked to avoid travel on State Forest roads during breakup.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public asked to avoid travel on State Forest roads during breakup</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-24-20 Alaska State Park campgrounds to open as weather staffing allow.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AK State Parks campgrounds to open as weather and staffing allow</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-27-20 SE Alaska exempted from May 1 statewide burn permit suspension.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>SE Alaska exempted from May 1 statewide burn permit suspension</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-4-20 Reminder-Permitted burning now suspended due to COVID-19.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Reminder Permitted burning now suspended due to COVID19</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-5-20 State Forestry extends grant deadline for creative tree growing.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Forestry extends grant deadline for creative tree growing</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-5-20 Alaska Community Forest Council to meet Friday May 8.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council to meet Friday May 8</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-5-20 Comment sought on Tanana Valley State Forest five-year timber sale.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Comment sought on Tanana Valley State Forest 5 year timber sale</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-11-20 Alaskans must prepare now for summer wildfire.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans must prepare now for summer wildfire</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Governor Dunleavy urges Alaskans to prepare and prevent wildfires.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Governor Dunleavy urges Alaskans to prepare and prevent wildfires</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-12-20 State Forestry offering grants to Alaska schools to plant trees.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Forestry offering grants to Alaska schools to plant trees</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-14-20 Potential landslide threatens large tsunami in PWS geologists say.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Potential landslide threatens large tsunami in PWS</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaskans invited to celebrate Agriculture Day on May 15.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans invited to celebrate Agriculture Day on May 15</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-15-20 Alaskans encouraged to celebrate Arbor Day on May 18.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans encouraged to celebrate Arbor Day on May 18</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-15-20 Firewise grants still available for Fairbanks area homeowners.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Firewise grants still available for Fairbanks area homeowners</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-19-20 Draft North Slope Area Plan available for public comment.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Draft North Slope Area Plan available for public comment</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-21-20 Bidding open in Alaskas first-ever online oil and gas lease sale.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bidding open in Alaskas first ever online oil and gas lease sale</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-21-20 Spruce beetles begin to take flight in Southcentral Alaska.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Spruce beetles begin to take flight in Southcentral Alaska</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-21-20 Dry conditions prompt wildfire safety warnings for Memorial Day weekend.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dry conditions prompt wildfire safety warnings for Memorial Day</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-26-20 Rain brings end to burn suspension except on Kenai Peninsula.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rain brings end to burn suspension except on Kenai Peninsula</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-28-20 Grants available to remove invasive chokecherry trees from Alaska.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Grants available to remove invasive chokecherry trees from Alaska</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-29-20 Local responders to Aniak plane crash praised Victims recovering.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Local responders to Aniak plane crash praised Victims recovering</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-5-20 Sunken vehicle retrieval to close Chena River to traffic Saturday.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sunken vehicle retrieval to close Chena River to traffic Saturday</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-11-20 DNR will open Alaska bids June 24 in online state land auction.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR will open Alaskans bids June 24 in online state land auction</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-12-20 State wildland fire dispatcher Liz Wallace wins national award.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State wildland fire dispatcher Liz Wallace wins national award</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-16-20 Alaska State Parks seeking applicants for seasonal jobs.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska State Parks seeking applicants for seasonal jobs</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-10-20 Alaskans invited to North Slope Area Plan public meetings.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans invited to North Slope Area Plan virtual public meetings</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-17-20 Division of Oil and Gas conducts first ever all online lease sale.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Division of Oil and Gas conducts first ever all online lease sale</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-18-20 Army Guard safely removes Into the Wild bus from Stampede Trail.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Army Guard safely removes Into the Wild bus from Stampede Trail</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/61920OPEDAirliftfreesoldbusfromtragicpastofferspositivefuture.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Airlift frees old bus from tragic past offers positive future</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-23-20 State forestry seeks publics help naming new fire prevention moose.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry seeks public help naming new fire prevention moose</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/StateandfederalcoordinationproduceAKcoastalmappingplan.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State and Federal Coordination Poduces AK Coastal Mapping Plan</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/StateauctionputsAlaskalandinAlaskanhands.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State auction puts Alaska land in Alaskan hands</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-26-20 Governor declares June 22-28 Alaska Pollinator Week.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Governor declares June 22 to June 28 Alaska Pollinator Week</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-29-20DNRDECPressReleaseBPHAKUpstreamDecisionGOCMemo.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State agencies approve transfer of BPs upstream assets to Hilcorp</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-1-20 Remain vigilant to prevnt wildfires this Fourth of July weekend.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Remain vigilant to prevent wildfires this Fourth of July weekend</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/DNR adds July 9 North Slope Area Plan public meeting.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR adds July 9th North Slope Area Plan public meeting</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-2-20 New personaluse firewood areas opened in MatSu.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New personal use firewood areas opened in MatSu</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-6-20 Two popular MatSu Valley state park campgrounds reopened.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Two popular MatSu Valley state park campgrounds reopened</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7720 Rain allows cautious permitted burning to resume on Kenai.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rain allows cautious permitted burning to resume on Kenai</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-7-20 Lake Louise State Recreation Area closed due to misuse.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lake Louise State Recreation Area closed due to misuse</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-7-20 State federal geologists release Barry Arm landslide radar analysis_Coe (002).pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State and federal geologists release Barry Arm landslide analysis</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-30-20 DNR to pursue safeguarding Stampede Trail bus at UA Museum.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-4-20 State Board of Forestry plans August 25 meeting.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/92320PublicmeetingscheduledOct1forSquareIslandSubdivisionsale.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-6-20 Alaskans invited to bid on 110 state land parcels in fall auction.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-9-20SprucetheMooseisstateforestrysnewwildfirepreventionmascot.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-15-20 Alaska Community Forest Council to meet on Friday November 13.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council to meet on Friday November 13</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-27-20 DNR-DEC Laud True North reclamation success.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>DNR and DEC applaud True North gold mine reclamation success</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-5-20 Alaska State Parks seeks bids for Kenai-area boat launch contracts.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AK State Parks seeks bids for Kenai area boat launch contracts</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-5-20 Inventory report advances shift to Tongass young growth harvest.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Inventory report advances shift to Tongass young growth harvest</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-10-20 Satellite imagery shows renewed movement of Barry Arm landslide.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Satellite imagery shows renewed movement of Barry Arm landslide</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/public notice State Board of Forestry plans meeting for Dec. 8.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Board of Forestry plans meeting for Dec 8</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-20-20 Alaska State Parks waives parking fees for day after Thanksgiving.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska State Parks waives parking fees for day after Thanksgiving</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-23-20 Head into the woods to cut your free Alaska grown Christmas tree.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Head into the woods to cut your free Alaska grown Christmas tree</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/AlaskaGeospatialCouncilhelpsstatereallyknowwhereitsat 11-20-20.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AK Geospatial Council helps state understand land and resources</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-25-20 Public comment sought on Kachemak Bay parks management plan.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public comment sought on Kachemak Bay parks management plan</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Now that industrial hemp is legal Alaskas industry must follow law.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Now that industrial hemp is legal Alaska industry must follow law</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska State Parks 2021 parking decals available as holiday gifts.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska State Parks 2021 parking decals available as holiday gifts</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Albert Loop Trail reopened at Eagle River Nature Center.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Albert Loop Trail reopened at Eagle River Nature Center</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State ANTHC Join to Address Erosion Threat to Communities.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State and ANTHC Join to Address Erosion Threat to Communities</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-11-20 DNR to open Alaskans bids Wednesday in online state land auction.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR to open Alaskans bids Wednesday in online state land auction</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-15-20 Kenai area state park extends bid deadline adds proposal requests.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kenai area state park adds proposal requests extends bid deadline</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-16-20 State forestry timber sales in Fairbanks Delta attract local buyers.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Timber sales in Fairbanks and Delta attract local buyers</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-16-20 Alaskans offer more than $1.3 million in state land auction bids.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans offer more than $1 million in state land acution bids</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/D.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Disabled veteran camping passes good through Memorial Day 2021</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-28-20 Halibut Cove shellfish farmers are Alaskas Farm Family of 2020.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Halibut Cove shellfish farmers are Alaskas Farm Family of 2020</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/NewAlaskaStateParksreservationswebsitelaunchestoday.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State opens bids for Northern Alaska oil and gas leases</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-20-21 Oil and Gas division recommends Mt. Spurr geothermal exploration.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Oil and Gas division recommends Mt Spurr geothermal exploration</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-21-21 Grants available to improve security of Alaskas food supply.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Micro grants available to improve security of Alaska food supply</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-22-21 New woodcutting areas will help reduce Mat-Su Valley wildfire risk.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New woodcutting areas will help reduce MatSu Valley wildfire risk</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-26-21 Winter is the time to test your home for radon contamination.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Winter is the time to test your home for radon contamination</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Nominees sought for Kenai River and K Bay citizen advisory boards.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nominees sought for Kenai River and K Bay citizen advisory boards</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/State Board of Forestry plans Feb 23 teleconference meeting.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Board of Forestry plans Feb 23 teleconference meeting</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Online survey invites input from Alaskans on state land sales.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Online survey invites input from Alaskans on state land sales</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaskans can apply for federal specialty crop block grants.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans can apply for federal specialty crop block grants</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska schools can apply for grants to plant trees.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska schools can apply for grants to plant trees on campuses</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska Community Forest Council.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council to meet on Friday March 19</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaskans invited to virtual public meetings.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/DGGS employee Cheryl Cameron wins USGS award.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DGGS employee Cheryl Cameron wins USGS award for volcano work</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Extra 1 million available for Recreational Trail Program.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Extra $1 million available for Recreational Trail Program grants</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Palmer Fred Meyer harvests second crop of Golden Carrots in 2021.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Palmer Fred Meyer harvests second Golden Carrot for 2020</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-3-21 Grants available to help choke off REVISED.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Grants available to help choke off chokecherry trees in Alaska</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-12-21 Mt. Spurr geothermal exploration.pdf</loc>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry division awards grants to Alaska fire departments</news:title>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-30-21 Public meeting planned on trails to link Tanana Valley.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public meeting on trails to link Tanana Valley forest roads</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-30-21 Alaskans invited to bid on 209 state land parcels in auction.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaskans invited to bid on 209 state land parcels in auction</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-31-21 State forestry burn permits required starting.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry burn permits required starting April 1</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-7-21 Graduate students may apply for specialty crop block mini-grants.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Graduate students may apply for specialty crop block mini grants</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-31-21 State forestry burn permits required starting April 1.docx</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry burn permits required starting April 1</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/04-14-21 Alaska Community Forest Council recruiting.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council recruiting new members</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/04-14-2021 Alaska Community Forest Council offers Arbor Day.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council offers Arbor Day grants</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/04-15-21 Public urged not to travel on forestry roads during breakup.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public urged not to travel on forestry roads during breakup</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Public traffic to be restricted on Willer Kash Road.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public traffic to be restricted on Willer Kash Road in July</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/04-16-21 Assistant Alaska AG Anne Nelson wins national Smokey Bear Award.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Assistant AG Anne Nelson wins national Smokey Bear Award</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Alaska Community Forest Council to meet May 14 4-21-21.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council to Meet May 14</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-28-21 State forestry to conduct prescribed burns.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry to conduct prescribed burns at Creamers Field</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-28-21 Celebrate Alaska Agriculture Day with great food and online prizes.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Celebrate Alaska Agriculture Day with great food and online prizes</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-30-21 Warmer weather means spruce beetles will soon be taking flight.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Warmer weather means spruce beetles will soon be taking flight</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-5-21 New DNR online maps are next step in Unlocking Alaska Initiative.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New DNR online maps are next step in Unlocking Alaska Initiative</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-6-21 - May 9-15 is Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week in Alaska.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>May 9 to 15 is Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-6-21 - Alaska State Parks welcomes two new superintendents.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska State Parks welcomes two new superintendents</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-10-21 MatSu Forestry to conduct prescribed burns.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>MatSu Forestry to conduct prescribed burns in Wasilla and Butte</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-12-21 Celebrate trees by observing Arbor Day in Alaska on May 17.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Celebrate trees by observing Arbor Day in Alaska on May 17</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-24-21 Dry conditions halt permitted burns in Kenai and MatSu.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dry conditions halt permitted burns in Kenai Peninsula and MatSu</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-24-21 Call before you dig to prevent dangerous pipeline damage.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Call before you dig to prevent dangerous pipeline damage</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5-28-21 Bird to Gird trail maintenance continues.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bird to Gird trail maintenance continues</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-2-21 Agricultural Education Day set for June 11 at new bridge in Nenana.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Agricultural Education Day set on June 11 at new bridge in Nenana</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-2-21 Helge Eng joins DNR as new state forester for Alaska.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Helge Eng joins DNR as new state forester for Alaska</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-4-21 Nominations sought for 2021 Alaska Farm Family of the Year.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nominations sought for 2021 Alaska Farm Family of the Year</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-7-21 DGGS receives federal grants for landslide hazard mapping.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DGGS receives federal grants for landslide hazard mapping</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/6-9-21 State receives eight bids in Cook Inlet.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State receives eight bids in Cook Inlet oil and gas lease sale</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7-13-21 State Board of Forestry plans August 3 teleconference meeting.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Board of Forestry plans August 3 teleconference meeting</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-2-21 Alaska Community Forest Council to meet.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council to meet Friday August 20</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Remove chokecherry trees and get $100 for replacement.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Remove chokecherry trees and get $100 for replacement</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-11-21 Albert-Loop-Trail-to-Close.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Albert Loop Trail to Close Due to Risk of Human and Bear Conflict</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8-18-21 Allie Barker and Jed Workman are Alaska Farm Family of 2021.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Allie Barker and Jed Workman are Alaska Farm Family of 2021</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/StateFederalLandAppealWinBolstersUnlockingAlaskaInitiative.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Federal Land Appeal Win Bolsters Unlocking AK Initiative</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/UsibelliAchievesMilestoneinPoker.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Usibelli Achieves Milestone in Poker Flats Coal Mine Reclamation</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/9-22-21 Young Alaska students invited to enter radon poster contest.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Young Alaska students invited to enter radon poster contest</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-1-21 Rosie Creek project completed to boost recreation use of roads.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rosie Creek project completed to boost recreational use of roads</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-11-21 DNR to open State Land Auction 492.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR to open State Land Auction 492</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/101521Alaskansbid32millioninannual.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Successful auction puts Alaska land into Alaska hands</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-19-21 State Board of Forestry plans November 10 teleconference meeting.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Board of Forestry plans November 10 teleconference meeting</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/101921Statewarnsfedsitwillsuetodefendsubmergedlandsownership.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State warns feds it will sue to defend submerged lands ownership</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/101921ForestryoffersAlaskaschoolsgrantsfortrees.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Forestry division offers Alaska schools grants to plant trees</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/10-22-21 Anchorage Soil and Water Conservation District to be revived.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Anchorage Soil and Water Conservation District to be revived</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-3-21 State receives six bids in Wednesday oil and gas lease sales.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State receives six bids in Wednesday oil and gas lease sales</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-3-21 Agriculture division awards specialty crop grants.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Agriculture division awards $217388 in specialty crop grants</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-3-21 Agriculture division awards specialty crop grants-C.pdf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Agriculture division awards $217388 in specialty crop grants</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-5-21 Alaska State Parks Kenai staff join to remove beetle-killed trees.pdf</loc>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-8-21 Alaska Community Forest Council to meet Friday November 12.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council to meet Friday November 12</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-12-21 Palmer slaughterhouse sale will enhance food security in Alaska.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Palmer slaughterhouse sale will enhance food security in Alaska</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-12-21 Albert Loop Trail reopened at Eagle River Nature Center.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:title>Albert Loop Trail reopened at Eagle River Nature Center</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-22-21 Alaska State Parks waives parking fees the day after Thanksgiving.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska State Parks to waive parking fees day after Thanksgiving</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/11-22-21 Its not too early to cut your free Alaska-grown Christmas tree.pdf</loc>
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        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Its not too early to cut your free Alaska grown Christmas tree</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-1-21 Roaming Root Cellar in Fairbanks wins 2021 Golden Carrot Award.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Roaming Root Cellar in Fairbanks wins 2021 Golden Carrot Award</news:title>
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  <url>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Roaming Root Cellar in Fairbanks wins 2021 Golden Carrot</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-08-2021 State forestry seeks public input on Tanana Valley State Forest plan.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry seeks public input for Tanana Valley State Forest</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-10-2021 Fairbanks Area Forestry offering more than 300 acres in timber sales.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fairbanks Area Forestry offering 300 acres in timber sales</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-14-2021 Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers Advisory Board being reactivated.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers Advisory Board being reactivated</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-14-21 Division of Agriculture announces $1.8 million in food security for Alaska.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Division of Ag announces $1.8 million in food security for Alaska</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-17-21 Road improvements planned on Cache Creek Road near Fairbanks.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Road improvements planned on Cache Creek Road near Fairbanks</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/12-20-21 Nearly 100 lucky Alaskans win chance to stake remote cabin sites.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nearly 100 lucky Alaskans win chance to stake remote cabin</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-06-22 State offering free radon test kits for National Radon Awarness Month.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State offering free radon test kits for National Radon Action Mon</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-6-2022 USDA approves Alaska industrial hemp produciton program.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>USDA approves Alaska industrial hemp production program</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-12-2022 State forestry offers statewide virtual basic firefighting class.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry offering virtual wildland firefighting class</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-21-2022 Governor Dunleavy proposes name change for Division of Forestry.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Governor Dunleavy proposes name change for Division of Forestry</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-24-2022 State forestry offers grants for projects to reduce water pollution.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry offers grants to reduce stormwater pollution</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-24-2022 DGGS releases new magnetic and radiometric geophysical surveys.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DGGS releases new magnetic and radiometric geophysical surveys</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/1-26-2022 Grants to tree-vitalize Alaska schools offered by state forestry.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Grants to &quot;tree-vitalize&quot; Alaska schools offered by state forestry</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2.1.2022 Kenai Peninsula state parks recruiting for advisory board members.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kenai Peninsula state parks recruiting for advisory board members</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2.1.2022 DNR seeks public comment on Ambler Road easement application.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR seeks public comment on Ambler Road easement application</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2.3.2022 Commission lauds $8 million in sesmic resilience funding.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Commission lauds $8 million in seismic resilience funding</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2.2.2022 State forestry to discuss Haystack fire breaks at Feb. 14 meeting.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry to discuss Haystack fire breaks at Feb 14 meeting</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2.15.2022 Division of Ag offers grants to improve food security in Alaska.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Division of Ag offers grants to improve food security in Alaska</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2.18.2022 Alaska Community Forest Council to meet via Zoom on March 11.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council to meet via Zoom on March 11</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2-1-2022 Grants available to help erradicate chokecherry trees in Alaska.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Grants Available to Help Eradicate Chokecherry Trees in Alaska</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2-24-22 East Hatcher Pass closed due to extreme avalanche activity no captions.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>East Hatcher Pass closed due to extreme avalanche activity</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2.28.2022 DNR extends public comment period on Ambler Road easement application.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR extends comment period on Ambler Road easement application</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/2-28-2022 Alaska miners can now submit production royalties online.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Miners working on state land can submit production royalties online</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3.2.2022 Division of Agriculture offers Specialty Crop Block grants.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Division of Agriculture offers Specialty Crop Block grants</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3.16.2022 Dunleavy asserts state ownership of rivers and lakes in federal areas.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dunleavy asserts state ownership of rivers and lakes in federal areas</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3.21.2022 Legislature approves name change for Division of Forestry.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Legislature approves name change for Division of Forestry</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3.212022 DNR places conditions on 18 mining-contaminated sites.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>DNR places conditions on 18 mining-contaminated sites</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3.29.2022 Alaska wildland fire season is here.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska wildland fire season is here</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-30-22 Bing&apos;s Landing Boat Launch on Kenai River to be temporarily closed.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bings Landing boat launch on Kenai River to be temporarily closed</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3.31.2022 State forestry Mat-Su Borough offer free brush disposal sites.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry MatSu Borough offer free brush disposal sites</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4.1.2022 State forestry offers more tree-vitalize grants for Alaska schools.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry offers &quot;tree-vitalize&quot; grants for Alaska schools</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-8-22 Helmsley Foundation and Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mat-Su partner receives Helmsley grant for Independence Mine work</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4.18.2022 Public urged not to drive on Fairbanks forestry roads during breakup.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Public urged not to drive Fairbanks forestry roads during breakup</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4.20.2022 Forty rural Alaska fire departments get state forestry grants.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State forestry awards grants to 40 rural Alaska fire departments</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4-20-22 Big Lakes and Rocky Lake need concessionaire for 2022_v2.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Big Lakes and Rocky Lake rec sites seeking private management</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4.25.2022 Alaska Community Forest Council recruiting new members.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council recruiting new members</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4.28.2022 Alaska Historical Commission to Meet June 7.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Historical Commission to Meet June 7</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4.28.2022 A Statement on Unlocking Alaska and the States Submerged Lands.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A Statement on &quot;Unlocking Alaska&quot; and the State&apos;s Submerged Lands</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/4.29.2022 Alaska Agriculture Day Returns on May 3.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Agriculture Day Returns on May 3</news:title>
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      <news:title>Alaska Community Forest Council offers Arbor Day grants</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/5.18.2022 State seeks nominations for the 2022 Farm Family of the Year.pdf</loc>
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      <news:title>Local operator wins Cook Inlet oil and gas leases in State sale</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:title>Chena River Shooting Range now closed to incendiary devices</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7.6.2022 Alaska Community Forest Council to meet on Friday Aug 12.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7.11.2022 Parts of Tanana Valley State Forest will reopen to motorized use.pdf</loc>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/7.29.2022 Clean-up work to begin at Chena River State Rec Site.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-02</news:publication_date>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8.4.2022 Drilling agreement for major scientific research on North Slope (002).pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:title>Drilling agreement for major scientific research on North Slope</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8.5.2022 Independence Mine Tour and Preservation Project.pdf</loc>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8.10.22 Risk of human-bear conflicts closes Eagle Rivers Albert Loop Trail.pdf</loc>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8.11.2022 Martha Merry Amy Seitz  Jane Conway are Alaskas 2022 Farm Family.pdf</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>AK Dept of Natural Resources</news:name>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:title>Micro-Grants to Individuals Invest $1.5 Million in Food Security</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/8.23.2022 Agriculture Day at the Fair.pdf</loc>
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      <news:title>Agriculture Day at the Alaska State Fair</news:title>
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      <news:title>Longtime Alaska geologist Dave LePain named new DGGS director</news:title>
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      <news:title>State forestry offers more tree-vitalize grants for Alaska schools</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/3-30-22 Bing%27s Landing Boat Launch on Kenai River to be temporarily closed.pdf</loc>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Contractor sought to operate Valdez area state park facilities.pdf</loc>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Public input sought on revised plans for Kasilof River north side improvements.pdf</loc>
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      <news:title>Public input sought on revised plans for Kasilof River north side improvements</news:title>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Salcha firewood cutting area now open to public.pdf</loc>
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    <loc>http://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/releases/Commissioner Adopts Southeast State Forest Management Plan.pdf</loc>
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      <news:title>Commissioner Adopts Southeast State Forest Management Plan</news:title>
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      <news:title>Specialty crop grants available to Alaska applicants</news:title>
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      <news:title>National Park Service to continue maintaining Sitka state historical parks</news:title>
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      <news:title>Alaska native grass, grain, and flower seed sale begins on April 13</news:title>
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