Rocky Mountain Region

Lynx Amendment

The Forest Service is proposing to amend seven forest plans in the southern Rockies to adopt conservation measures for Canada lynx, a threatened species.

Appeals & Litigation

Find out the status and resolution of current appeals.

Forest Service managers make many resource-management decisions, which may be subject to appeal (request to a higher authority for administrative review of a decision).

Learn about your right to appeal a decision.

Environmental Analysis

Find out more about the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

• Environmental Protection Agency - Regulations/NEPA Internet Site 
• Council on Environmental Quality
• NEPA Terminology

National Fire Plan

The region has expanded fire assessment, suppression, and prevention programs to carry out the National Fire Plan.

Forest Planning

You can find out about current forest planning efforts at the forest and grassland websites.

Completed plans are also available.

Policies & Legislation

Local, regional, and national policies, agreements, and legislation guide our priorities and procedures. Many of our regulations are explained in the Code of Federal Regulations.

Projects are planned to meet objectives of special programs and policies, such as the following:

• Payments to states
• Roadless area conservation

Species Conservation Project

The project team is compiling information about terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and associated plants and animals, to integrate into scientifically sound, efficient approaches to land management.

Projects

Check the forest and grassland websites to find information on current and proposed projects for watershed restoration, habitat improvement, recreation sites, timber sales, roads, and more.

The Forest Service routinely requests public comment on projects that it proposes. Find out how to voice your opinions about our projects.

Freedom of Information Act

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides that any person has the right to request federal agency records and obtain copies of records unless they are protected from disclosure under exemptions in the law.