Dakota Prairie Grasslands

Regulations & Special Orders

Grasslands Regulations

Special Orders

Special orders are put into effect to address particular management problems. They are signed by Grassland/Forest Supervisors and vary in duration. The Special Orders are posted at Forest Service Ranger District offices and Grassland/Forest Supervisor's offices in the office nearest to the area affected, or they may be posted at the Ranger Station and/or the actual site.

Some of the reasons for implementation of special orders is to protect public safety, prevent resource damage, preserve a particular area's setting (such as non-motorized), protect wildlife populations and many other reasons. Special orders may prohibit a specific activity or impose permit requirements. Some examples of permits that may be required are hiking, camping or burning permits.

Below is a listing of the special order regulations which are implemented on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands. Please Check the District Office of the area you are considering visiting to see if any special orders have been implemented and check the specifics of the restriction.

US Forest Service - Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Last Modified: Monday, 07 April 2008 at 17:02:23 EDT