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.…
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Dingell Act Closures
Annual Closure SummaryJohn D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law No.116-9, Title IV (Sportsmen’s Access and Related Matters)).Section 4103 – Closure of Federal Land to Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting.Subsection (d) – ReportingThe Forest Service is required to annually publish, on a public website, a list of all areas of National Forest System (NFS)…
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Forest Service NEPA Procedures and Guidance
The Council on Environmental Quality oversees and guides NEPA implementation across the Federal government, which includes developing procedures. The Forest Service also has a Manual and Handbook with NEPA Directives. Information about NEPA and land management planning can be found under 1900 - Planning.The Council on Environmental Quality finalized the “Bipartisan Permitting Reform…
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Policy report: Dec. 27, 2023
Welcome to the Forest Service Policy Report! Our goal is to provide updates on agency policy actions, including directives, regulations and information collections.Recently issued directivesFSH 7109.52 Chapter 1 - Activity Evaluation Standards (12/13/2023)Updates terminology throughout the…