Planning Rule 101
The National Forest Management Act (NFMA) of 1976 requires every national forest or grassland managed by the Forest Service to develop and maintain an effective Land Management Plan (also known as a Forest Plan). The process for the development and revision of plans, along with the required content of plans, is outlined in planning regulations, often referred to as the planning rule (the 2012…
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FY 2022 Congressional Directives Responses
Official responses to Congressional requests for information are provided below along with short descriptions of the requests.
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Planning Rule Overview
The National Forest Management Act (NFMA) requires the Forest Service to develop land management plans to guide management of the 154 national forests, 20 grasslands, and 1 prairie that comprise the 193 million acre National Forest System. The NFMA required the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a planning rule ‘‘under the principles of the Multiple Use Sustained-Yield Act of 1960, that…
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Planning and Landscape Architecture Resources
This web page provides information, tools, and research on a variety of topics related to planning and landscape architecture for sustainable recreation outcomes. Please contact the National Recreation Planner or Chief Landscape Architect if you have questions.Built EnvironmentBuilt Environment Image Guide (BEIG)The BEIG, the Forest Service guide to planning and designing facilities, exemplifies…
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Plans for Trail and Trail Bridge Structures
The USDA Forest Service Standard Trail Plans and Specifications are the design, construction, and maintenance of National Forest System trails and trail bridges. These plans and specifications are available to all, including other federal, state, and local agencies, communities, trail partners, and volunteers.The Standard Trail Plans and Specifications reflect current Forest Service trail…
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Ecosystem Management Coordination
Adaptive Management, Monitoring and AnalysisThe Adaptive Management, Monitoring and Analysis promotes the use of scientifically substantiated data, which is collected efficiently and transparently, to inform all stages of the adaptive management cycle. We strive to provide decision makers and staff with essential information and approaches needed to continue to learn about ecologic and…