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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Policy Report: June 2026
Welcome to the Forest Service Policy Report, which provides updates on agency policy actions, including directives, regulations, Federal Register notices and information collections. REGULATORY UPDATESAdministrative Site Leases Proposed Rule (05/06/2026)The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
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Policy Report: May 2026
Welcome to the Forest Service Policy Report, which provides updates on agency policy actions, including directives, regulations, Federal Register notices and information collections. RECENTLY ISSUED DIRECTIVESFSH 6509.11k Chapter 40 (12/18/2025)Revises section 48 to reflect new procedures…
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Fossils: A Guide to Casual Collecting on National Forests and Grasslands
Discovering a fossil on a hike can feel like holding a piece of ancient Earth in your hand. On national forests and grasslands, you can collect some fossils without a permit, but only within clear limits that protect these treasures for everyone. This guide explains what you can collect, where you can explore and how to enjoy fossils while following the law. Read on for more information. At…
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Wildflower Ethics and Native Plants
For many of us a field of wildflowers is one of the most beautiful experiences we can encounter in Nature. There is a deep impulse we carry from childhood into adulthood to reach out and pick a flower in a beautiful butterfly-filled meadow or along a public wooded trail lined with spring beauties, irises, or wake-robins. It is because we all carry such memories that we have devoted an entire…
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Rangeland Management Rules & Regulations
LawsForest Service Manuals (FSM 2200 - Range Management)To assist users, the codes and captions for the Forest Service Manual (FSM) series, titles, and chapters are displayed below. To view the direction, click on the applicable index. Additionally, interim directives (IDs) and some tables of contents and exhibits are separate documents.2200 - Zero Code2210 - Range Management Planning2230 -…