Intermountain Region

Welcome from Harv Forsgren, Regional Forester for the Intermountain Region.

From the famous red sands of southern Utah to the rugged and craggy ridge line of the Sawtooth Mountains to the stark openness of Nevada the Intermountain Region offers amazing diversity and some of the most beautiful, famous and stunning forests in the nation.

The health of our forests and grasslands is an important focus that we take very seriously as we strive to succeed at Caring for the Land and Serving People.

Christmas Tree Permits

Christmas Tree Permits will go on sale in November. For more information on obtaining a permit on a national forest in Utah, read this news release.

For information on other forests in other states, contact your local Forest Service office.

Secure Rural Schools

On October 3, 2008, H.R. 1424 became Public Law (P.L.) 110-343.  Section 601 in Division C of H.R. 1424 reauthorized and amended the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 as originally enacted in P.L. 106-393. More than $500 million for FY 2008 will be available to 41 states and Puerto Rico for improvements to public schools, road maintenance and stewardship projects under this act.

Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act

The Act provides agencies with recreation fee authority for 10 years, which will allow the agencies to make improvements and provide additional services to forest visitors. Visit the web page to learn more about the act and see what types of accomplishments have been made throughout the Region.

Wild and Scenic Rivers Suitability Study for National Forest System Lands in Utah

The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, establishes a National Wild and Scenic Rivers System for the protection of selected national rivers and their immediate environments, which possess outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural, or other similar values which are to be preserved in free-flowing condition. Forests are required by law to consider during forest planning, rivers that may be eligible for incorporation into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Read more about what the Utah Forests are doing.

Forest Service Volunteer Program Needs You

Are you a retiree, professional, homemaker, student, service club, or organization looking for a little adventure and excitement? If you like people and care about our country's natural resources, the Forest Service needs your time and talents.