USFWS coordinated a report on The State of the Birds. The publication summarizes climate change impacts on regional habitat, and the implications for avian populations. The website includes a news release summary of findings and the full report. Read more>>
The GAO released a report evaluating the frequency of appeals and litigation regarding Forest Service fuel reduction project decisions. The review covered the years 2006-2008 and included 1,415 decisions involving 10.5 million acres. Read more(PDF)>>
WASHINGTON, Feb.24, 2010--USDA Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell today announced a series of events to provide opportunities for public discussion on the development of a new Forest Service Land and Resource Management Planning Rule (planning rule). The Forest Service will host a national science forum, three national roundtables and nine regional roundtables. Read more>>
The Department of the Interior released its FY2011 budget. The format includes review of major initiatives. The Treasured Landscapes Initiative. Included in the initiative is a $106 million increase in Lawcon funds. The criteria for making the investments include an emphasis on landscape level conservation with emphasis on :
WASHINGTON, Feb.24, 2010--USDA Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell today announced a series of events to provide opportunities for public discussion on the development of a new Forest Service Land and Resource Management Planning Rule (planning rule). The Forest Service will host a national science forum, three national roundtables and nine regional roundtables. 
