Resource Management
Integrating Our Values into Management Decisions
Managing the natural resources of the Northern Region's forests and grasslands
Diversity of Plant and Animal Communities
The National Forest Management Act requires land management plans "provide for diversity of plant and animal communities based on the suitability and capability of the specific land area in order to meet overall multiple-use objectives." One aspect of responsibility is met through the Regional Forester's identification of plant and animal species whose long-term persistence may be at risk.
- Regional Forester's Sensitive Species List 2011 – 1982 Planning Rule land management plans
- Species of Conservation Concern – 2012 Planning Rule land management plans
Aquatics / Fish
- Aquatic and Riparian Conservation Strategy
- Inventory and Monitoring
- Amphibians and Aquatic Reptiles
- Why Watersheds?
Plants
- Whitebark Pine
- What is a "Research Natural Area?"
- What is a "Special Area"?
Terrestrial Wildlife
Air Resource Management Program
Air resource managers work with all people to increase the effectiveness of air quality regulations in providing clean air.
Integrated Restoration & Protection Strategy
The Northern Region Integrated Restoration and Protection Strategy provides information to help local Forest Service units identify and prioritize potential areas for accomplishing Forest and Grassland Plan goals and objectives.
Timber Management
- Northern Region Timber Strike Team
- Timber Sale Summary Reports and Accomplishments The Northern Region timber sale summary reports and regional accomplishments are available on this site.