The Forest Service recognizes multiple use values for paleontological resources that include: a legacy for present and future generations; scientific significance, education and interpretation; and recreational  opportunities and aesthetic qualities.  The Forest Service is dedicated to protecting and managing the  paleontological (fossil) resources which are important to our natural resource inheritance.

Fabulous Fossils from Your National Forests and Grasslands: Poster of vertebrate fossils from National Forest System lands.

Paleontological Legislation: Find legislation and reports on bills related to paleontological resource management on federal lands.

Paleontology Links: Find links to other fossil resources.

7th Federal Fossil Conference
Albuquerque, NM, May 21-25, 2006: Link to National Park Service Web Site with conference proceedings,  abstracts, and articles.

Picketwire Canyonlands Dinosaur Tracksite: The largest dinosaur tracksite in North America.  Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Pike and San Isabel National Forests.

Fossils: A primer on fossils in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.

Toadstool Geologic Park: Nebraska National Forest and Associated Units. Known for its  unusual geologic formations and Tertiary fossil deposits.

Tongass National Forest: Paleontological and associated research in the Tongass National Forest.