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Forest Service Seeks 5-Year Extension of Rural Schools Act

The 2012 President’s Budget proposes a five-year-extension of the act that provides funding to historically forest-dependent communities that have been impacted over the last several decades by downturns in the forest-products industry. The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act… Continue Reading

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Forest Service Waives Fees for National Public Lands Day

The Forest Service is waiving fees at hundreds of recreation sites across the country on Saturday, Sept. 24 in recognition of Public Lands Day. The Forest Service has more than 60 project sites for initiatives across the country participating in… Continue Reading

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U.S. Forest Service Opens Sacred Sites Report for Comment

The U.S. Forest Service has opened for public comment through the Federal Register a draft report that outlines its policies and procedures on Indian Sacred Sites. The 60-day comment window follows ongoing dialogue between the forest service and tribal representatives… Continue Reading