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

Environmental Management System (EMS) Information

Roadless Information

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail

The Forest Service is proposing planning and management direction for the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

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 individual forest and grassland web sites. Completed plans are also available for viewing. Select the forest or grassland you are interested in from the drop down menu below.

Find a Forest (NF)
or Grassland (NG)
Planning/Projects page

Objections Process

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

Colorado Ditch Bill Easements

The Colorado Ditch Bill Act (Public Law 99-545) directs the USDA Forest Service to issue permanent easements across National Forest System lands to those who meet the criteria established in the Act.

Species Conservation Program

The program 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 web sites 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.

2005 Centennial of Service Challenge Reports

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.

Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)

SOPAs are published quarterly and list proposed actions for which environmental analysis is in progress or planned.