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Forest Service 101

Forest Service 101. Wyoming National Forests. Bridger-Teton National Forest Shoshone National Forest Big Horn National Forest Ashley National Forest Caribou-Targhee National Forest Medicine Bow – Routt National Forest Black Hills National Forest Wasatch-Cache-Uintah National Forest

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Forest Service 101

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  1. Forest Service 101

  2. Wyoming National Forests • Bridger-Teton National Forest • Shoshone National Forest • Big Horn National Forest • Ashley National Forest • Caribou-Targhee National Forest • Medicine Bow – Routt National Forest • Black Hills National Forest • Wasatch-Cache-Uintah National Forest • Thunder Basin National Grassland

  3. For securing water flows and timber….

  4. Roads on National Forests…

  5. Additional uses on the National Forest…Driving for Pleasure

  6. Your tools, and …

  7. Our tools…

  8. Forest Service Mission • Sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. “Caring for the Land and Serving People”

  9. Forest Service Organization and Decision Making • US Department of Agriculture • Washington Office (WO) • Regional Office (RO) • Supervisor’s Office (SO) • District

  10. What is…. • Line • Staff • NEPA • And all those other acronyms?

  11. Line Officers • Examples: Forest Supervisor, District Ranger • Delegated authority • NEPA decisions • Implementation Accountability • Budget Accountability • Prioritization of projects • Coordination with other agencies/governments

  12. Staff Officers • Examples: Wildlife biologists, Engineers, Archaeologists • Interpretation of Law, Policy and Regulation • Provide and seek advice and guidance on potential impacts and issues • Provide documentation in the NEPA process.

  13. NEPA • 1969 Act • CEQ • Public involvement • Full disclosure • FSM direct us in the implementation

  14. Priorities and Emphasis Areas • The Four Threats (Bosworth) • Loss of Open Space • Invasive species • Unmanaged Recreation • Forest Health-Wildland Fire • National Emphasis (Kimbell) • Climate Change • Water • Kids in the Woods

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