Plan of Operations Form: Form for conducting mining operations under the general mining laws in national forests.

Notice of Intent Instructions: Information to determine if the level of proposed disturbance for a mining operation will require a Plan of Operations and a detailed environmental analysis.

36 CFR 228 Subpart A: Forest Service regulations for locatable minerals operations and surface management.

FSM 2810: Forest Service manual section for mining claims and mineral operations on National Forest System lands.

36 CFR 261: Federal Register Notice of Draft Regulations dated May 10, 2007, to clarify issuing a criminal citation for unauthorized occupancy and use of National Forest System lands and facilities by mineral operators.  Public comment will be accepted for 60 days.

Training Guide for Reclamation Bond Estimation and Administration: Requirements for reclamation and bonding for mineral operations on National Forest System lands.

Mineral Production from National Forest System Lands: Link to annual mineral production summaries from FY 2000 to the present.

Lolo National Forest: Minerals and Geology Home Page with links to information on prospecting and gold panning

Kootenai National Forest: Minerals and Geology Home Page.

Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests: Information on Rockhounding.