Special Uses - Recreation Residence
(Forest Service photo by Ron Neibrugge)
The Forest Service Recreation Residence program gives private citizens the opportunity to own a single-family cabin in designated areas on the national forests. They are commonly called "summer homes" or "recreation cabins." These privately owned cabins…
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Special Uses - FAST-41, Expedited Infrastructure Development
Communications Site on the Cibola National Forest. (Forest Service photo)
IntroductionOn December 4, 2015, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) was signed into law. Title 41 of this Act (42 U.S.C. § 4370m et seq.), referred to as "FAST-41," created a new governance…
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Special Uses - Energy
Energy Special Uses Documents and ResourcesGeneral Forest Service Energy and Special Uses Information Forest Service Strategic Energy Framework (PDF, 1.58 MB)West-wide Energy Corridor Information CenterGeneral special uses guidance documents can be found on the USDA Guidance Document website.Forest Service Manual 2700, Chapter 2720 - Special Uses AdministrationForest Service Handbook 2709.11…
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Forest Service Reorganization
As part of the USDA reorganization plan, the Forest Service is realigning its organizational structure to strengthen local leadership, streamline operations, and improve mission delivery. The changes include moving headquarters to Salt Lake City, transitioning to a state-based leadership model, building a network of Operations Service Centers, and unifying the agency’s research program.The…
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More than a road
As Hurricane Helene devastated the Southern Appalachians, it brought a deluge of water that destroyed hundreds of miles of roads, from winding mountain roads all the way to interstate highways.
Aerial view of rockslide damage to I-40 post Hurricane Helene. (Courtesy photo by Andy Ryan)
When…
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Living history: Touring the Yates Building
The Sidney R. Yates Building sits just off the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This historic building, first used as the site of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, opened its doors in 1880. The USDA Forest Service moved its headquarters there in 1990, and they remain there today. Join one of our employees for a tour of this stunning space.TRANSCRIPTWelcome to the Yates Building. Come on in.…