Forest Planning
USDA Forest Service, Southern Region
- Introduction
& Overview - Administrative
Appeals - Status of
Forest Plans - Planning
Rule - So. Appalachian
Restoration - Monitoring
& Evaluation
The Forest Planning Rule
The USDA Forest Service is beginning an open, collaborative process to create and implement a modern planning rule to address current and future needs of the 155 national forests and 20 grasslands in the National Forest System. The Planning Rule provides the overall framework for individual forests and grasslands to use in developing, amending and revising land management plans. A new planning rule must be responsive to the challenges of restoring forests, protecting watersheds, addressing climate change, sustaining local economies, improving collaboration and working across landscapes. The rule must meet the requirements of the National Forest Management Act of 1976. The Forest Service will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to develop the new planning rule.
Background Information
- USDA Forest Service launches collaborative process for new planning rule
- Planning Rule Revision Time Line
- Notice of Meetings (Federal Register)
- Notice Of Intent (Federal Register)
- USDA Forest Service will host public events on development of the new planning Rule
Southern Region Planning Rule Roundtable
Atlanta, Georgia
The Atlanta Roundtable was held on April 16, 2010 in Atlanta, GA. The summary and record of input from participants is provided in the link below.
Atlanta Roundtable Summary
Agenda
Invitation