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Published on February 26, 2020 - 22:40 GMT

USDA Forest Service announces proposed changes to improve conveyance of small tracts of lands

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is seeking public comment on a proposed rule change that would expand use of the Small Tracts Act and provide the Forest Service greater flexibility to resolve land management challenges through sales, …

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Published on February 26, 2020 - 20:28 GMT

USDA Invests More than $41 Million to Protect Communities from Wildfires, Restore Forest Ecosystems and Improve Drinking Water

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest more than $41 million this fiscal year through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership for projects that mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems on …

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Published on February 12, 2020 - 18:11 GMT

USDA Forest Service seeks help to expand access to national forests and grassland areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is seeking public assistance to help identify national forest and grassland areas where the agency can provide greater access to hunting, fishing, and other recreational opportunities. The agency today …

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Published on February 11, 2020 - 22:54 GMT

USDA Forest Service announces challenge to increase focus on problems facing nation’s largest public trail system

USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen today emphasized the need to find innovative ideas to tackle the nearly $300 million maintenance backlog on the nation’s largest public trail system. Christiansen called on individuals and organizations to work …

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Published on January 31, 2020 - 21:29 GMT

2020 Forest Service Grazing Announced

The 2020 federal grazing fee, determined annually through a Congressionally mandated formula, will be $1.35 per animal unit months. The 2019 grazing fee was $1.35 per animal unit months. The fee applies to approximately 6,250 permits administered by the U. …

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Published on December 19, 2019 - 19:16 GMT

USDA Forest Service surpasses goals and breaks records in 2019

The USDA Forest Service announced today that 2019 was a historic year for America’s national forests and grasslands. “In 2019, through Shared Stewardship agreements we forged new partnerships and built on existing ones to better collaborate and share …

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Published on November 23, 2019 - 21:01 GMT

USDA and Georgia sign Shared Stewardship Agreement highlighting cooperative approach to land management

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue joined Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to sign a Shared Stewardship agreement (PDF, 262 KB) between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and …

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Published on October 30, 2019 - 20:06 GMT

Forest Service continues work on proposed NEPA rule to improve forest, grassland conditions

The USDA Forest Service is now reviewing more than 100,000 comments received on its proposal to revise its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. The proposal aims to help land managers improve conditions on national forests and grasslands by …

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Published on October 22, 2019 - 19:56 GMT

USDA Forest Service celebrates Timber Innovation Day by announcing $8 million to expand wood products and wood energy markets in ...

President Trump has proclaimed this week, Oct. 20-26, 2019, as National Forest Products Week, when we celebrate how forests contribute to our national economy and recognize the need to keep them healthy and strong. Today, Oct. 22, is Timber Innovation Day, …

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Published on October 15, 2019 - 19:58 GMT

USDA Forest Service Seeks Public Comment on Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Alternatives to a Proposed Alaska Roadless Rule

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement offering a range of alternatives to roadless management and a proposed Alaska Roadless Rule. If adopted, the proposed rule would exempt the Tongass …

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Published on September 24, 2019 - 19:44 GMT

USDA Forest Service proposes changes to address land management challenges

This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will publish proposed changes to two regulations to implement new authorities the Forest Service received through the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018—also known as the 2018 Farm Bill—and …

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Published on August 21, 2019 - 15:00 GMT

Mass Timber University Grant Program Projects Support Forest Health and Vibrant Communities

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded $1 million through the Mass Timber University Grant Program to 10 institutions in seven states. This cooperative partnership with the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities supports the …

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Published on August 8, 2019 - 23:23 GMT

USDA Forest Service extends comment period for draft regulations on management of national forests, grasslands

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is extending the public comment period on proposed changes to modernize how the agency complies with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The proposed rule would give the Forest Service the tools …

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Published on August 1, 2019 - 15:06 GMT

USDA Releases Proposed Amendments to Greater Sage Grouse Land Management Plans

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service proposed changes to how the agency manages greater sage grouse in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, and Utah after hearing concerns from …

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Published on June 12, 2019 - 19:11 GMT

USDA Proposes Bold Moves to Improve Forest, Grassland Management

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) released proposed changes to modernize how the agency complies with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The proposed updates would not only give the Forest Service the tools and …

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Published on June 6, 2019 - 23:01 GMT

Forest Service Chief applauds momentum of mass timber market while at groundbreaking for new University of Idaho arena

USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen joined with staff of the University of Idaho today to break ground on a one-of-a-kind engineered wood arena. The 62,000-square-foot, 4,200-capacity facility will highlight Idaho’s wood products industry and will …

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Published on May 23, 2019 - 16:10 GMT

USDA Forest Service and State of Utah sign Shared Stewardship agreement

Today, U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue joined Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert to sign an agreement between the Forest Service and the State of Utah focused on shared stewardship. As part of this Shared Stewardship Agreement, the State of Utah and …

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Published on May 7, 2019 - 23:32 GMT

Forest Service announces 2019 Wood Innovation Grant Awards Reducing wildfire risk and supporting healthy forests with our public ...

Public–private partnerships spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service create jobs, support fire-safe communities, restore healthy forest conditions, and spur environmentally sound innovation. Today, the Forest Service awarded over …

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Published on April 8, 2019 - 16:04 GMT

Forest Service Wood Tornado Shelter Provides Safe, Affordable Storm Protection

WASHINGTON, D.C., —USDA Forest Service researchers have developed a tornado shelter made of wood that provides powerful protection at an affordable cost. Most importantly, the wood shelters can be built into an existing home using readily available …

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Published on March 20, 2019 - 19:06 GMT

USDA Invests Millions to Protect Communities from Wildfires, Restore Forest Ecosystems, Improve Drinking Water

MARCH 20, 2019 AT 1:00 PM EDT - The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest more than $12 million this year to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems through targeted projects on both public and private lands …

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