Federal Register #2026-07103

Forest Service Request for Information: State Forest Law and Policy Data Collection

The Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture, is seeking public input on a proposed information collection titled 'State Forest Law and Policy.' - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station - Purpose: - Collect data on how States and U.S. Territories regulate and incentivize forest management on private and State lands - Focus areas include: - State financial incentive payment programs for private forests - Regulations of forest management and timber harvests (e.g., Forest Practices Acts, rules, voluntary practices) - Policies and practices for resilient forest management - Respondents: - Individuals at state or territory forestry/natural resource agencies, tax agencies, Cooperative Extension services, or related organizations - Notable Requirements: - No products or vendors are being procured; this is a request for information to inform future research and policy analysis - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned - Place of Performance/Contact: - USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station, 3041 East Cornwallis Rd., Durham, NC 27713

Description

The Forest Service is seeking comments on a new information collection request regarding how States and U.S. Territories regulate and incentivize forest management on private and State lands. This collection aims to gather data on state financial incentive programs, regulations of forest management and timber harvests, and resilient forest management policies. The information will be collected from knowledgeable individuals at state or territory forestry or natural resource agencies and related organizations. The data will support research, policy understanding, and USDA Forest Service mission goals.

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