Rocky Mountain Region

Changes in Land Ownership of National Forest Lands in Region 2

In any given year the Forest Service disposes of or acquires lands through the process of land exchanges with private parties, States or other agencies to provide better recreational opportunities to the public and to facilitate better, more cost efficient management of the National Forests .

The Forest Service also acquires additional lands by purchase. These lands are usually acquired using Land and Water Conservation funds and are designated by Congress each year for such acquisition.

The Forest Service also adds lands to the National Forests by donation from private parties.

Land Area Report

At the end of each fiscal year, the Region prepares a National Land Areas Report to reflect the changes in land ownership on each Forest within the Region. This report can be found at the Washington Office -- Lands and Realty page (LINK) www.fs.fed.us/land/staff/lar

The specific changes in land ownership within the Rocky Mountain Region can be accessed through the link “Changes in Land Ownership”. These reports are by year beginning in FY 1998 through the current year (available after January of the reporting year).

This report is a listing of all changes in land ownership for the past year and shows the name of the action and the legal description of each parcel which changed in ownership.

As with all lands transactions which result in a change in ownership, especially regarding public lands, the user of said lands should contact the local land management agencies’ offices (i.e., Forest Supervisor’s Office or District Office) to obtain the most up to date changes of land ownership.

It is advised the user of the National Forests obtain the current Forest Visitor’s Map, Topographic Maps, Motor Vehicle Use Maps, and any other closure or restriction notices before enjoying your National Forests.

Changes in Land Ownership by Year

• FY2006 (.xls)
• FY2005 (.xls)
• FY2004 (.xls)
• FY2003 (.xls)
• FY2002 (218 KB)
• FY2001 (192 KB)
• FY2000 (87 KB)
• FY1999 (57 KB)
• FY1998 (73 KB)

For questions about this information, contact Debbie Gardunio at 303-275-5776 or Valerie Hunt at 303-275-5071.

U.S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region
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Last modified May 08, 2008