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Economic, Social, and Ecosystem Services Analysis

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The Policy Office supports economic impact analysis, contribution and efficiency analysis, and social impact analysis, as well as approaches for assessing environmental justice and ecosystem services. 
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Forest Service Policy Office

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What We doThe Forest Service Policy Office develops and publishes regulations and directives that govern national forests and grasslands.Forest Service RegulationsThe three primary policy tools of the Forest Service are the laws, regulations, and directives that guide the management and use of national forests and grasslands…
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Forest Level Economic Contributions Dashboard – 2019

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National forests and grasslands provide multiple benefits to the American people and the communities where they live. They support local economies through recreation, timber, energy, minerals, and livestock grazing. This dashboard was created to help understand how each of these activities support local economies. The dashboard breaks economic contributions down into distinct categories. Learn…
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Disclaimers and Important Notices

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Disclaimer for External LinksThe appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Agriculture of the linked web sites, or the information, products or services contained therein. Unless otherwise specified, the Department does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. All links are provided with the intent of…
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