Law Enforcement and Investigations - Rules, Orders and Regulations
Forest RulesThese regulations have been made by the Secretary of Agriculture to assure the enjoyment of recreation in the National Forests. They are common sense rules meant to control actions that cause damage to natural resources and facilities, as well as actions that cause unreasonable disturbances for National Forest visitors.DefinitionsThe following definitions, which appear in 36 CFR 261.2…
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Filming and Photography
Cameraman McCarthy and Director Chas. MacDonald on location during the filming of the “Blessing” on Hot springs, Montana, Beaverhead National Forest. (USDA Forest Service photo).
How the Forest Service manages filming and photography authorizations changed with the passage of the Expanding…
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Guiding Trail Law, Policy, and Initiatives
National Trail StrategyThe National Strategy for a Sustainable Trail System is a call to action to increase the stewardship of National Forest System trails. Initiated in 2018, the strategy builds on many examples from across the country of community-driven and locally sustainable trail systems. Forest Service employees, partners, volunteers, and friends (a.k.a. the Trail Community) are…
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Economic, Social, and Ecosystem Services Analysis
The Policy Office supports economic impact analysis, contribution and efficiency analysis, and social impact analysis, as well as approaches for assessing ecosystem services.
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Air Resource Management Program - Laws and Policies
Several regulatory requirements govern our work – the main one being the Clean Air Act. Much progress has been made toward improving air quality across the United States since its enactment. However, the Forest Service still faces many challenges in fulfilling our responsibilities. The following laws play critical roles in determining the Forest Service’s management of national forests and…
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Guidance for Partner-Led Communication Products
Information for Forest Service PartnersAt the Forest Service, our success depends on the relationships we have with state forestry agencies, tribes, counties, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and other groups. We value our partnerships and work collectively to improve conditions of the nation’s forests, including those in the communities where 84 percent of Americans live, work, and play.…