USDA Forest Service National Science Forum

The USDA Forest Service will be holding a National Science Forum to kick off a series of public discussions about the development of a new Forest Service Land and Resource Management Planning Rule. In the spirit of the White House's Open Government Directive, the USDA is encouraging the public to participate in the planning of the planning rule. After the National Science Forum, there will be a national roundtable in DC, followed by regional roundtables throughout the country. Notes from the meetings will be posted on the planning rule website for continued public feedback afterward...more