USDA’s Forest Service (USFS) is seeking input for a policy to monitor the health of national forests and grasslands.
The agency said the proposal aims to support and strengthen current policy while minimizing inconsistences and improving relationships with Tribes.
“The proposed monitoring policy is a framework that supports strategic thinking about what questions to ask and how to most efficiently use the answers to conduct adaptive management,” said Forest Service Chief Randy Moore.
The policy was developed through government consultation with Tribes. Comments are being accepted through Dec. 27 and can be submitted at federalregister.gov by searching for docket ID 2023-26161.
