The temperate rainforests of the Tongass National Forest in southeastern Alaska lie within the traditional lands of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people. These forest landscapes are highly valued for their cultural food resources including many species of fish and wildlife, and in recent decades for their globally significant carbon stocks and commercial timber value. These forests are threatened by both ends of the land management spectrum - fenced-off reserves that inhibit important cultural uses of the landscape, and boom-and-bust resource extraction, which primarily benefits out-of-state financial investors and threatens ecosystem integrity. The Seacoast Trust, Sustainable Southeast Partnership, and the Keex’ Kwaan Community Forest Partnership represent examples of organizations that are attempting to strike a balance between resource extraction and strict preservation. These organizations are working with local Tribes and non-profit groups to restore critical stream habitats and develop more sustainable timber harvest operations that support local economies. Efforts like these are essential to conserving the vast landscapes of old and mature forests in southeastern Alaska while also empowering Indigenous communities to revitalize their cultural stewardship practices.