Research

There are many diverse research projects in the Intermountain Region National Forests.  Research includes specimen collection permits, observatories, laboratories, educational research study, educational talks and lectures and similar uses not intended to result in further development. 

• It is your responsibility to provide the Agency with all the information needed to review, evaluate, and make a decision on a submitted proposal and an application.
• All proposals are subject to initial screening. If a proposal passes initial screening it is formally accepted as an application and will enter a second screening for environmental analysis (cost recovery fees are applicable).
• Lastly, the environmental analysis process will determine if the proposed use will be authorized with a Special Use Permit.

Land use Fee and Cost Recovery fee may incur and will be determined at the time of application approval and or permit processing

Documents to be filled and sent to the Special Use Permit Administrator:

• Supplementary Questionnaire for Research Permit Requests
• Application for permit SF299
• Map of desired research location request. Shapefiles, KMZ or KML are encouraged.