Fishlake National Forest

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Fish Lake, from which the forest takes its name, is considered by many to be the gem of Utah. The largest natural mountain lake in the state, it offers trophy fishing and bird watching.

The Fishlake National Forest in central Utah features majestic stands of aspen encircling open mountain meadows that are lush with a diverse community of forbs and grasses. Fish Lake, from which the forest takes its name, is considered by many to be the gem of Utah. The largest natural mountain lake in the state, it offers trophy fishing and bird watching. The mountains of the Fishlake are a source of water for many of the neighboring communities and agricultural valleys in the region. Hunting, fishing and OHV use are among the most popular forms of recreation enjoyed by forest visitors. A “working forest,” the Fishlake is managed for livestock grazing and timber management. In the coming years, increased interest in mineral, oil and gas reserves may extend to portions of the Fishlake National Forest.

The Fishlake NF recently completed a process to designate use of routes and trails as being motorized or non-motorized. Visit our project website for more information.

Proposed Land Management Plan for the Fishlake and Dixie National Forests

A Forest Plan provides management direction for the many multiple uses of a national forest. On March 30, 2007 a ruling in U.S. District Court prohibited the Forest Service from implementing or utilizing a 2005 Planning Rule, which the Fishlake and Dixie National Forests had been using as a guide in their forests' plan revision process. We have, therefore, suspended our work on a new Forest Plan for our two forests. The Forest Service expects to release a new rule that addresses the courts concerns sometime during the Spring of 2008. We will share more information on our website as it becomes available to us. In the meantime, you may read more about the progress we had made prior to the U.S. District Court's ruling.

Partnerships

The National Forest Foundation (NFF) is the congressionally-chartered nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service. The NFF and its grassroots partners adress key challenges to the health of our National Forests and Grasslands. Together, we work on solutions in community-based forestry, recreation, wateshed restoration, and wildlife habitat.

The NFF also brings together all of you who are concerned about our National Fores ts. The Friends of the Forest™ program helps you enjoy, protect, and participate in the conservation work in our beloved National Forests.