Obama Designates New Monuments

Obama Designates New Monuments

December 29, 2016 — In a rebuke to the Bundy family and its supporters, President Obama yesterday designated 300,000 acres in southern Nevada as a national monument. Obama also protected 1.35 million acres of federal land in southeastern Utah by creating the Bears...
Forest Plan Revision Starts with Science

Forest Plan Revision Starts with Science

December 21, 2016 — The long, slow process of revising the landmark Northwest Forest Plan took a step forward this month with the release of a draft “science synthesis” that examines current conditions on 24 million acres of public land. A team of 45 scientists...
4FRI Contractor Settles Lawsuit

4FRI Contractor Settles Lawsuit

December 9, 2016 — The main contractor for the largest forest restoration project ever attempted on national forests will pay a former partner more than $1.2 million to settle a lawsuit alleging fraud and breach of contract. Good Earth Power holds a contract with the...
Colorado Resort Expansion Approved

Colorado Resort Expansion Approved

November 22, 2016 — Forest Service officials this week gave a thumbs up to a controversial proposal to expand Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin ski area, including adding amenities designed to attract more summertime visitors. The expansion will add about 338 acres to the...