Title 16, Chapter 2 — National Forests

Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792

Forest reserves in New Mexico and Arizona restricted

Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792

Lands in California set aside as reserved forest lands

Additional forest reserves in California

Extension of boundaries of Sequoia National Forest

Cradle of Forestry in America in Pisgah National Forest; establishment; statement of purposes; publication in Federal Register

Administration, protection, and development; use of natural resources

Cooperation with public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals; acceptance of contributions and gifts

Pinelands National Reserve

Headwaters Forest and Elk River Property acquisition

Laws affecting national forest lands

Timber sales on National Forest System lands

Revocation, modification, or vacation of orders or proclamations establishing national forests

Surveys; plats and field notes; maps; effect under Act June 4, 1897

Purposes for which national forests may be established and administered

Repealed. Pub. L. 94–588, § 13, Oct. 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 2958

Use of timber and stone by settlers

Egress or ingress of actual settlers; prospecting

Townsites

Sites for schools and churches

Conveyance of National Forest System lands for educational purposes

Civil and criminal jurisdiction

Use of waters

Mineral lands; restoration to public domain; location and entry

Mining rights in Prescott National Forest

Mount Hood National Forest; mining rights

Patents affecting forest lands

Perfection of claims within forest

Lincoln National Forest; mining rights

Patents affecting forest lands

Perfection of claims within forest

Coronado National Forest; mining rights

Protection of scenic values of forest

Cutting of timber; reservation of patent rights

Perfection of mining claims

Plumas National Forest; offer of lands; additions; mining rights

Santa Fe National Forest; mining rights; protection of scenic values

Patents affecting forest lands

Perfection of mining claims within forest

Teton National Forest in Wyoming; additional lands

Coconino National Forest; mining rights; protection of scenic values

Cutting of timber within forest; reservation of patent rights

Perfection of mining claims within forest

Sedona-Oak Creek area

Kaibab National Forest; mining rights; protection of scenic values

Patents affecting lands within forest

Perfection of mining claims within forest

Repealed. Pub. L. 86–596, § 3, July 6, 1960, 74 Stat. 335

Exchange of lands in national forests; public schools; deposit of funds by school authority with insufficient exchange land; limitations on use

Exchange of lands in national forests; cutting timber in national forests in exchange for lands therein

Omitted

Exchange of lands in national forests; reservations of timber, minerals, or easements

Omitted

Cutting timber on land added to Siskiyou National Forest

Cutting timber on lands added to Rogue River National Forest

Establishment of exterior boundaries of national forests

Repealed. Pub. L. 87–869, § 5, Oct. 23, 1962, 76 Stat. 1157

Deposits from timber purchasers to defray cost of disposing of debris

Omitted

Earth, stone, and timber for Departments of the Army and Navy, and Government works in Alaska

Omitted

Calaveras Bigtree National Forest

Leases of lands for sanitariums or hotels

Disposition of funds

Use and occupation of lands for hotels, resorts, summer homes, stores, and facilities for industrial, commercial, educational or public uses

Occupancy and use under permit of lands in Alaska for various purposes; period of permit; size of allotment; prohibitions; termination

Ski area permits

Ski area permit rental charge

Recreation residence fees

Enhancing Forest Service administration of rights-of-way and land uses

Cooperative work agreements: disposal of moneys received; refund of excess; payment from appropriation; conflict of interest

Disposal of money received by or on account of Forest Service; refund of excess and moneys erroneously collected; receipts from permits

Payment and evaluation of receipts to State or Territory for schools and roads; moneys received; projections of revenues and estimated payments

Expenditures from receipts for roads and trails; cooperation with State authorities; evaluation of receipts

Omitted

Rental of property for Forest Service; forage, care, and housing of animals; storage of vehicles and other equipment; pack stock; loss, damage, or destruction of horses, vehicles, and other equipment

Repealed. Pub. L. 85–767, § 2[1], Aug. 27, 1958, 72 Stat. 919

Omitted

Purchases of tree seeds, cones, forage plant seed, and nursery stock for national forests

Sale of forest-tree seed and nursery stock to States and political subdivisions; disposition of moneys; exchanges; limitation

Use of national forests established on land reserved for purposes of national defense; maintenance available

Interchange of lands between Department of Agriculture and military departments of Department of Defense; report to Congress

Laws applicable

Repealed. Pub. L. 87–869, § 4, Oct. 23, 1962, 76 Stat. 1157

Omitted

National forests in Minnesota; authority to prospect, develop, mine, remove, and utilize mineral resources

Repealed. Pub. L. 87–869, § 4, Oct. 23, 1962, 76 Stat. 1157

Omitted

Reinstatement of entries canceled or relinquished

Omitted

Repealed. Pub. L. 94–588, § 17(a)(1), (2), Oct. 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 2961

Repealed. Pub. L. 94–588, § 17(a)(6), Oct. 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 2962

Examination, location, and purchase of forested, cut-over, or denuded lands; consent of State legislature to acquisition of land by the United States

Exchange of lands in the public interest; equal value; cutting and removing timber; publication of contemplated exchange

Title to lands to be acquired

Payment of awards in condemnation proceedings

Acquisition of lands not defeated by rights-of-way, easements, and reservations

Agricultural lands included in tracts acquired; sale for homesteads

Transfer of forest reservation lands for military purposes

Regulations as to mineral resources

Lands acquired to be reserved, held, and administered as national forest lands; designation

Administration, management, and consolidation of certain lands

Report of Secretary of Agriculture prior to purchase or exchange of land; contents; waiting period

Definitions

Sale, exchange, or interchange of National Forest System land

Small parcels and road rights-of-way

Costs of conveyance and value of improvements

Road rights-of-way subject to State or local law

Regulations; contents

Unaffected lands

Omitted

Omitted

Rights-of-way for dams, reservoirs, or water plants for municipal, mining, and milling purposes

Rights-of-way for wagon roads or railroads

Establishment and protection of water rights

Use of Forest Service funds for administration of certain lands

Development and administration of renewable surface resources for multiple use and sustained yield of products and services; Congressional declaration of policy and purpose

Authorization of development and administration consideration to relative values of resources; areas of wilderness

Cooperation for purposes of development and administration with State and local governmental agencies and others

Definitions

Roads and trails system; Congressional findings and declaration of policy

Grant of easements for road rights-of-way; authority of Secretary of Agriculture; regulations

Termination and cancellation of easements; notice; hearing

Forest development roads; acquisition, construction, and maintenance; maximum economy; methods of financing; cost arrangements for construction standards; transfer of unused effective purchaser credit for road construction

Forest development roads: prohibition on credits; inclusion of construction costs in notice of sale; special election by small business concerns; construction standards; authorization of harvesting; treatment of road value

Recording of instruments; furnishing of instruments affecting public domain lands to Secretary of the Interior

Maintenance and reconstruction by road users; funds for maintenance and reconstruction; availability of deposits until expended, transfer of funds, and refunds

User fees fund for delayed payments to grantors

Forest Service Legacy Road and Trail Remediation Program

Additions to existing national forests; administration

Mining and mineral leasing on certain national forest lands

Fisheries on national forest lands in Alaska

Cooperative fisheries planning; report to Congress

National forest timber utilization program

Reports

Nonprofit organization user of national forest lands

Kings River Special Management Area

Greer Spring Special Management Area

Fossil Ridge Recreation Management Area

Bowen Gulch Protection Area

Kelly Butte Special Management Area

Designation of James Peak Protection Area, Colorado

Inholdings

James Peak Fall River trailhead

Loop trail study; authorization

Other administrative provisions

Wilderness potential

Findings and purposes

Definitions

T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area

Pueblo rights and interests in the Area

Limitations on Pueblo rights and interests in the Area

Management of the Area

Jurisdiction over the Area

Subdivisions and other property interests

Extinguishment of claims

Construction

Judicial review

Provisions relating to contributions and land exchange

Authorization of appropriations

Crystal Springs Watershed Special Resources Management Unit

Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

Southeast Arizona land exchange and conservation

Hermosa Creek watershed protection

Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area and wilderness additions

Frank and Jeanne Moore Wild Steelhead Special Management Area

Cascade Head Scenic-Research Area; establishment

Administration, protection, development, and regulation of use

Boundaries of scenic-research area; adjustments to subarea boundaries; development of management plan; establishment of subareas; management objectives

Extension of boundaries of Siuslaw National Forest; transfer of Federal property to Secretary

Acquisition of property within the scenic-research area; consent of owner; substantial change in use or maintenance of property

Availability of funds for acquisition of lands, etc., within added area

Withdrawal from location, entry and patent under mining laws; withdrawal from disposition under mineral leasing laws

Advisory council for scenic-research area; membership; designation of chairman; compensation; consultation by Secretary

Cooperation with State of Oregon in administration and protection of lands; civil and criminal jurisdiction; power of taxation

Langmuir Research Site; establishment

Congressional findings

Administration, protection, and regulation of use

Land use agreement

Comprehensive management plan

Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area; establishment

Extension of National Forest boundary

Acquisition of lands

Administration

Ecological studies; reports to Congressional committees and to Chief of Forest Service; progress reports

Scenic Area Advisory Board

Traditional Native American uses

Authorization of appropriations

New spending authority

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area; definitions

Purposes

Establishment of scenic area

Columbia River Gorge Commission

Scenic area management plan

Administration of scenic area

Administration of special management areas

Land acquisition

Interim management

Economic development

Old Columbia River Highway

Tributary rivers and streams

Implementation measures

Enforcement

Authorization of appropriations

Savings provisions

Severability

Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area; purposes

Establishment of Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area

Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation Area

Establishment of Saint Helena Island National Scenic Area, Michigan

Boundaries

Administration and management

Fish and game

Minerals

Acquisition

Authorization of appropriations

Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas, Jefferson National Forest, Virginia

Maps and boundary descriptions