USFS – SHARED STEWARDSHIP = SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
Shared Stewardship is redefining how we manage forests—moving from fragmented efforts to coordinated, cross-boundary solutions. This model supports rural economies and improves public access outcomes.
USFS NEPA OVERHAUL – FASTER DECISIONS; LESS RED TAPE
USDA Forest Service (USFS): NEPA just got streamlined—faster projects, less red tape. Good for access… IF we stay engaged.
CRITICAL DIFFERENCES – TRAVEL MANAGEMENT RULE vs. ROADLESS RULE
Travel Management Rule (TMR) and Roadless Rule explained.
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS; WHAT ABOUT ROADS & RECREATION
What every outdoor enthusiast should know about how shutdowns affect recreation.
FOREST SERVICE ASTOUNDING REORGANIZATION: WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE WEST
See the details of the USDA Forest Service historic shake-up.
MISSION OF THE US FOREST SERVICE
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS), a pivotal agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was established in 1905 to manage and protect the nation’s forest reserves. Today, it oversees 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands—an area roughly the size of Texas—making it a cornerstone of America’s public land stewardship. Mission & Motto Guided […]
TRUMP BRINGS BACK LOGGING IN AMERICA
How Forest Policy Changes Could Impact Your Access to Public Lands By Del Albright The Trump Administration made sweeping changes to how our national forests are logged and managed. While these changes aim to speed up forest projects and reduce wildfire risks, they also carry consequences for those of us who love the outdoors and […]