Special Uses - Energy

Energy Special Uses Documents and Resources

General Forest Service Energy and Special Uses Information 

• Forest Service Strategic Energy Framework (PDF, 1.58 MB)

• West-wide Energy Corridor Information Center

• General special uses guidance documents can be found on the USDA Guidance Document website.

  • Forest Service Manual 2700, Chapter 2720 - Special Uses Administration

  • Forest Service Handbook 2709.11, Chapter 40 - Special Uses Administration

Powerline Facilities

• The current version of Forest Service Handbook 2709.11 Chapter 80: Operating Plans and Agreements for Powerline Facilities can be found on the USDA Guidance Document website. 

• Forest Service Powerline Administration and Management Webpage

Wind Energy 

• Current version of following Forest Service Directives relevant to Wind Energy can be found on the USDA Guidance Document website.

  • Forest Service Handbook 2709.11, Chapter 70 - Wind Energy Uses 

  • Forest Service Handbook 2609.11, Chapter 80 - Wildlife Monitoring at Wind Energy Sites 

• National Wind Technology Center NWTC - Website

Oil and Gas Pipeline Facilities 

• More information on oil and gas pipeline facility special use authorizations can be found in Forest Service Manual 2720-Special Uses Management, maintained on the USDA Guidance Documents website. 

Linear Right of Way Fees 

• 2016-2025 Linear Rights of Ways Fees