Village and regional corporations were required to select lands within rigid deadlines and limited data environments.
Corporations were tasked with selecting millions of acres across Alaska, often without comprehensive geological, environmental, or economic data. Decisions were made under statutory deadlines, sometimes prioritizing speed over optimal long-term value or cultural alignment.
Land portfolios—often cited today as “underperforming” or “mismanaged”—were shaped by compressed decision-making windows that favored availability over strategy.