Federal Register #2026-07102

Request for Comments on Extension of National Woodland Owner Survey Information Collection

The Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is seeking public comments on the proposed extension and revision of the National Woodland Owner Survey information collection effort. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture, Forest Service - OEMs and Vendors: - Forest Service (no commercial OEMs or vendors involved) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for public input on an information collection survey - The survey targets approximately 19,447 respondents annually, including individuals, families, corporations, nonprofit organizations, Tribal groups, and public landowners - Topics covered include wildfire, timber, recreation, landowner values, and more - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of mixed-mode survey techniques (mail, electronic, telephone, focus groups, cognitive interviews) - Collection of longitudinal data to track ownership trends - Supports policy planning and implementation at national, regional, and state levels - Place of Performance and Key Locations: - Forest Service (contracting office) - 160 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01003 (place of performance) - No contract award or procurement of goods/services is involved; this is strictly a public notice for comment.

Description

The Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture, is seeking comments on the extension with revisions of the National Woodland Owner Survey, a currently approved information collection. This survey collects data on the ownership, management, and use of forestland across the United States, including attitudes and behaviors of landowners. The information supports forest policy planning and implementation at various government levels. Comments on this extension are due by June 12, 2026.

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