Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell today announced the award of $54 million in grants today to permanently protect thirty-five working forests across thirty-two states.
The U.S. Forest Service has moved one step closer to finalizing a new planning rule that will engage the public in the development, implementation and monitoring of forest plans.
The Federal grazing fee for Western public lands managed by the USDA Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be $1.35 per animal unit month (AUM) in 2008, the same level as it was in 2007.
The Forest Service is kicking off a national "Get Outdoors" campaign, to encourage children and their parents to take advantage of recreational opportunities on national forests to develop a healthier lifestyle and learn about conserving natural resources.
Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner today announced that more than $389 million in Forest Service revenue will be distributed to 41 states and Puerto Rico for improvements to public schools, roads and stewardship projects.
