POSTING NOTICE. Supplements to this title are numbered consecutively. This is the first Supplement to this Handbook. After posting retain this transmittal until the next supplement to this title is received. Place it at the front of the title.

Number of Sheets

Page Code Superseded New

FSM 2400 GP Supp. #150

2412--1,--2 1 -

2412--3,--4 1 -

2412--5 1 -

2409.13,21 1

Digest:

Removes outdated material from Manual 2400.

Identifies process to change forest lands tentatively suitable for timber production.

TED C. STUBBLEFIELD

Forest Supervisor

21 - TENTATIVELY SUITABLE FOREST LAND CLASSIFICATION PROCESS. Identification of forest lands unsuited for timber production is a fixed input to the forest plan.

Reevaluation of unsuited forest lands must be completed every ten years, 36 CFR 219.14(d).

Redesignation of forest land suited or unsuited for timber production due to changed conditions, may be completed at any time, and must use the procedures outlined in the field guide: "Identification, Forest Lands Suitable for Timber Production", January, 1993. This field guide may be obtained from the District

NEPA Coordinator located at each District Office.