Documents Library

Forest Plans and their related EISs are contained on the forests' web sites.  This page is for those other frequently-requested documents, making them more available to anyone who needs to review them.

Soil and Water Conservation Guide  The objective of this Guide is to consolidate information for the use and development of site specific Soil and Water Conservation Practices (SWCP) on National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Southern Region.  The SWCP translate legal provisions and scientific principles into solid, common sense stewardship actions. Use of the practices support wise resource management and quality results on the ground.  Our Forest Plans incorporate this Guide by reference.

2004-2008 Forest Service Strategic Plan - a national plan containing the strategic guidance that is built on by all forest planning efforts.

Guidance for Conserving and Restoring Old-Growth Forest Communities on National Forests in the Southern Region - Report of the Region 8 Old-Growth Team - June 1997