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Vilsack proposes new U.S. Forest Service planning rule

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released a new planning rule for the national forests. The proposed rule and draft environmental impact statement are subject to a 90-day public comment period that will end on May 16.

The U.S. Forest Service also announced an open forum to discuss the proposed rule on March 10 in Washington.

Proposed Planning Rule
Summary of Proposed Rule
USDA Forest Service Planning Rule Page