Nebraska & Samuel R. McKelvie National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre, & Oglala National Grasslands

USDA Forest Service
Nebraska &
Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre,
& Oglala National Grasslands
125 North Main Street
Chadron, NE 69337
308-432-0300

Telephone for the
Hearing Impaired
308-432-0304

Appeals & Litigation

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).

To view our Appeal Responses, please visit the Forest Service Appeal Response page for the Nebraska National Forest and associated units.

To view our Objection Responses, please visit the Forest Service Objection Response page for the Nebraska National Forest and associated units.

Environmental Analysis

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

Check also The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) website. It established a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Task Force.

Forest Planning

Learn more about the issues, management practices and monitoring.

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.

Monitoring

The Forest monitors its actions for compliance with the Forest Plan and produces a Monitoring Report.

National Fire Plan

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

Policies & Legislation

To view other links, visit 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

Find information on current and proposed projects for watershed restoration, habitat improvement, recreation sites, timber sales, roads, and more.

Four times a year, the Forest publishes a Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA). To view our Schedule of Proposed Actions, please visit the Forest Service SOPA page for the Nebraska National Forest.

Travel Management Planning

Help determine which roads, trails and areas are open to motorized uses. Travel Planning Contact Information.