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Planning Overview
Background
A view from the Trail of the Gargoyles on the Summit Ranger District of the Stanislaus National Forest.
The Land and Resource Management Plan or "Forest Plan" is the principal document that guides the decision making of Forest Service managers. Forest Plans provide long–range management direction for the resources and uses within a national forest.
The National Forest Management Act (NFMA) is the primary statute governing the administration of national forests.
The 2012 Planning Rule interprets the NFMA and guides the amendment and revision of all land management plans.
Forest Planning
Learn more about local planning activities by viewing the "Planning" section on the website for each Pacific Southwest National Forest.