Federal Register #2026-12326

Forest Service Issues Proposed Guidance for Climbing Activities on National Forest System Lands

This opportunity is a policy announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, regarding climbing activities on National Forest System lands. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service - Scope: - Proposed directive guidance for managing climbing opportunities on National Forest System (NFS) lands - Incorporates requirements from section 122 of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act - Addresses climbing activities in both congressionally designated wilderness areas and non-wilderness NFS lands - Products/Services: - No procurement of products or services; this is a policy and management guidance notice - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Balances recreational climbing use with preservation of wilderness character and resource protection - Includes management of fixed anchors and collaboration with climbing organizations - Requires compliance with applicable laws, protection of cultural resources, and engagement with Tribal interests - Aligns with land management plans and the Secretary of Agriculture's authorities - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action

Description

The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, proposes to establish directive guidance on climbing opportunities on National Forest System lands. This includes requirements from section 122 of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act for climbing in congressionally designated wilderness. The guidance also addresses climbing management on non-wilderness National Forest System lands under the Secretary of Agriculture's general land management authorities. The directive aims to balance recreational climbing use with preservation of wilderness character and resource protection.

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