Economic Contributions
This information sheet shows how land management activities support local economies and contribute to the Nation's gross domestic product through timber and forest products, minerals and energy production, livestock grazing, recreation, and more.
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How do national forests and grasslands contribute to local economies?
WASHINGTON, DC—The public and agency employees alike can now view an updated dashboard showing how the Forest Service contributes to local economies surrounding each national forest unit.
Staff from the Social Science and Economics branch of the Policy Office have been hard at work analyzing and compiling the data included in this new tool. In previous years, the branch posted the Job and…
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Recreation makes for healthy economies
A boat ramp on the Green River in Ashley National Forest, Utah is alive with activity. Permits for boat ramp and day use skyrocketed this past year, which boosted the local economy of Dutch John, a gateway city that provides visitors with outfitting, supplies, guides, rentals and vehicle shuttles.
National forests across the country support a…
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Critical Minerals Projects
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REGIONFORESTPROJECT NAMEPRIMARY COMMODITIES PRODUCED FROM PLAN OF OPERATIONS*MINE PLAN OF OPERATIONS STATUSPROJECT STATUS/FURTHER INFORMATION1Custer-GallatinStillwater MinePlatinum,…