Title 16 — Conservation
Chapter 2. National Forests
219 sections
Subchapter I — Establishment and Administration
- 471Repealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 704(a)
- 471aForest reserves in New Mexico and Arizona restricted
- 471bRepealed. Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 704(a)
- 471cLands in California set aside as reserved forest lands
- 471dAdditional forest reserves in California
- 471eExtension of boundaries of Sequoia National Forest
- 471fCradle of Forestry in America in Pisgah National Forest; establishment; statement of purposes; publication in Federal Register
- 471gAdministration, protection, and development; use of natural resources
- 471hCooperation with public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals; acceptance of contributions and gifts
- 471iPinelands National Reserve
- 471jHeadwaters Forest and Elk River Property acquisition
- 472Laws affecting national forest lands
- 472aTimber sales on National Forest System lands
- 473Revocation, modification, or vacation of orders or proclamations establishing national forests
- 474Surveys; plats and field notes; maps; effect under Act June 4, 1897
- 475Purposes for which national forests may be established and administered
- 476Repealed. Pub. L. 94–588, § 13
- 477Use of timber and stone by settlers
- 478Egress or ingress of actual settlers; prospecting
- 478aTownsites
- 479Sites for schools and churches
- 479aConveyance of National Forest System lands for educational purposes
- 480Civil and criminal jurisdiction
- 481Use of waters
- 482Mineral lands; restoration to public domain; location and entry
- 482aMining rights in Prescott National Forest
- 482bMount Hood National Forest; mining rights
- 482cPatents affecting forest lands
- 482dPerfection of claims within forest
- 482eLincoln National Forest; mining rights
- 482fPatents affecting forest lands
- 482gPerfection of claims within forest
- 482hCoronado National Forest; mining rights
- 482h–1Protection of scenic values of forest
- 482h–2Cutting of timber; reservation of patent rights
- 482h–3Perfection of mining claims
- 482iPlumas National Forest; offer of lands; additions; mining rights
- 482jSanta Fe National Forest; mining rights; protection of scenic values
- 482kPatents affecting forest lands
- 482lPerfection of mining claims within forest
- 482mTeton National Forest in Wyoming; additional lands
- 482nCoconino National Forest; mining rights; protection of scenic values
- 482n–1Cutting of timber within forest; reservation of patent rights
- 482n–2Perfection of mining claims within forest
- 482n–3Sedona-Oak Creek area
- 482oKaibab National Forest; mining rights; protection of scenic values
- 482pPatents affecting lands within forest
- 482qPerfection of mining claims within forest
- 483, 484Repealed. Pub. L. 86–596, § 3
- 484aExchange of lands in national forests; public schools; deposit of funds by school authority with insufficient exchange land; limitations on use
- 485Exchange of lands in national forests; cutting timber in national forests in exchange for lands therein
- 485aOmitted
- 486Exchange of lands in national forests; reservations of timber, minerals, or easements
- 486a to 486wOmitted
- 487Cutting timber on land added to Siskiyou National Forest
- 487aCutting timber on lands added to Rogue River National Forest
- 488Establishment of exterior boundaries of national forests
- 489Repealed. Pub. L. 87–869, § 5
- 490Deposits from timber purchasers to defray cost of disposing of debris
- 491Omitted
- 492Earth, stone, and timber for Departments of the Army and Navy, and Government works in Alaska
- 493Omitted
- 494Calaveras Bigtree National Forest
- 495Leases of lands for sanitariums or hotels
- 496Disposition of funds
- 497Use and occupation of lands for hotels, resorts, summer homes, stores, and facilities for industrial, commercial, educational or public uses
- 497aOccupancy and use under permit of lands in Alaska for various purposes; period of permit; size of allotment; prohibitions; termination
- 497bSki area permits
- 497cSki area permit rental charge
- 497dRecreation residence fees
- 497eEnhancing Forest Service administration of rights-of-way and land uses
- 498Cooperative work agreements: disposal of moneys received; refund of excess; payment from appropriation; conflict of interest
- 499Disposal of money received by or on account of Forest Service; refund of excess and moneys erroneously collected; receipts from permits
- 500Payment and evaluation of receipts to State or Territory for schools and roads; moneys received; projections of revenues and estimated payments
- 501Expenditures from receipts for roads and trails; cooperation with State authorities; evaluation of receipts
- 501aOmitted
- 502Rental 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
- 503Repealed. Pub. L. 85–767, § 2[1]
- 503aOmitted
- 504Purchases of tree seeds, cones, forage plant seed, and nursery stock for national forests
- 504aSale of forest-tree seed and nursery stock to States and political subdivisions; disposition of moneys; exchanges; limitation
- 505Use of national forests established on land reserved for purposes of national defense; maintenance available
- 505aInterchange of lands between Department of Agriculture and military departments of Department of Defense; report to Congress
- 505bLaws applicable
- 506 to 508Repealed. Pub. L. 87–869, § 4
- 508aOmitted
- 508bNational forests in Minnesota; authority to prospect, develop, mine, remove, and utilize mineral resources
- 509Repealed. Pub. L. 87–869, § 4
- 510, 510aOmitted
- 511Reinstatement of entries canceled or relinquished
- 512Omitted
- 513Repealed. Pub. L. 94–588, § 17(a)(1)
- 514Repealed. Pub. L. 94–588, § 17(a)(6)
- 515Examination, location, and purchase of forested, cut-over, or denuded lands; consent of State legislature to acquisition of land by the United States
- 516Exchange of lands in the public interest; equal value; cutting and removing timber; publication of contemplated exchange
- 517Title to lands to be acquired
- 517aPayment of awards in condemnation proceedings
- 518Acquisition of lands not defeated by rights-of-way, easements, and reservations
- 519Agricultural lands included in tracts acquired; sale for homesteads
- 519aTransfer of forest reservation lands for military purposes
- 520Regulations as to mineral resources
- 521Lands acquired to be reserved, held, and administered as national forest lands; designation
- 521aAdministration, management, and consolidation of certain lands
- 521bReport of Secretary of Agriculture prior to purchase or exchange of land; contents; waiting period
- 521cDefinitions
- 521dSale, exchange, or interchange of National Forest System land
- 521eSmall parcels and road rights-of-way
- 521fCosts of conveyance and value of improvements
- 521gRoad rights-of-way subject to State or local law
- 521hRegulations; contents
- 521iUnaffected lands
- 522Omitted
- 523Omitted
- 524Rights-of-way for dams, reservoirs, or water plants for municipal, mining, and milling purposes
- 525Rights-of-way for wagon roads or railroads
- 526Establishment and protection of water rights
- 527Use of Forest Service funds for administration of certain lands
- 528Development and administration of renewable surface resources for multiple use and sustained yield of products and services; Congressional declaration of policy and purpose
- 529Authorization of development and administration consideration to relative values of resources; areas of wilderness
- 530Cooperation for purposes of development and administration with State and local governmental agencies and others
- 531Definitions
- 532Roads and trails system; Congressional findings and declaration of policy
- 533Grant of easements for road rights-of-way; authority of Secretary of Agriculture; regulations
- 534Termination and cancellation of easements; notice; hearing
- 535Forest 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
- 535aForest 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
- 536Recording of instruments; furnishing of instruments affecting public domain lands to Secretary of the Interior
- 537Maintenance and reconstruction by road users; funds for maintenance and reconstruction; availability of deposits until expended, transfer of funds, and refunds
- 538User fees fund for delayed payments to grantors
- 538aForest Service Legacy Road and Trail Remediation Program
- 539Additions to existing national forests; administration
- 539aMining and mineral leasing on certain national forest lands
- 539bFisheries on national forest lands in Alaska
- 539cCooperative fisheries planning; report to Congress
- 539dNational forest timber utilization program
- 539eReports
- 539fNonprofit organization user of national forest lands
- 539gKings River Special Management Area
- 539hGreer Spring Special Management Area
- 539iFossil Ridge Recreation Management Area
- 539jBowen Gulch Protection Area
- 539kKelly Butte Special Management Area
- 539lDesignation of James Peak Protection Area, Colorado
- 539l–1Inholdings
- 539l–2James Peak Fall River trailhead
- 539l–3Loop trail study; authorization
- 539l–4Other administrative provisions
- 539l–5Wilderness potential
- 539mFindings and purposes
- 539m–1Definitions
- 539m–2T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area
- 539m–3Pueblo rights and interests in the Area
- 539m–4Limitations on Pueblo rights and interests in the Area
- 539m–5Management of the Area
- 539m–6Jurisdiction over the Area
- 539m–7Subdivisions and other property interests
- 539m–8Extinguishment of claims
- 539m–9Construction
- 539m–10Judicial review
- 539m–11Provisions relating to contributions and land exchange
- 539m–12Authorization of appropriations
- 539nCrystal Springs Watershed Special Resources Management Unit
- 539oAncient Bristlecone Pine Forest
- 539pSoutheast Arizona land exchange and conservation
- 539qHermosa Creek watershed protection
- 539rRocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area and wilderness additions
- 539sFrank and Jeanne Moore Wild Steelhead Special Management Area
Subchapter II — Scenic Areas
- 541Cascade Head Scenic-Research Area; establishment
- 541aAdministration, protection, development, and regulation of use
- 541bBoundaries of scenic-research area; adjustments to subarea boundaries; development of management plan; establishment of subareas; management objectives
- 541cExtension of boundaries of Siuslaw National Forest; transfer of Federal property to Secretary
- 541dAcquisition of property within the scenic-research area; consent of owner; substantial change in use or maintenance of property
- 541eAvailability of funds for acquisition of lands, etc., within added area
- 541fWithdrawal from location, entry and patent under mining laws; withdrawal from disposition under mineral leasing laws
- 541gAdvisory council for scenic-research area; membership; designation of chairman; compensation; consultation by Secretary
- 541hCooperation with State of Oregon in administration and protection of lands; civil and criminal jurisdiction; power of taxation
- 542Langmuir Research Site; establishment
- 542aCongressional findings
- 542bAdministration, protection, and regulation of use
- 542cLand use agreement
- 542dComprehensive management plan
- 543Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area; establishment
- 543aExtension of National Forest boundary
- 543bAcquisition of lands
- 543cAdministration
- 543dEcological studies; reports to Congressional committees and to Chief of Forest Service; progress reports
- 543eScenic Area Advisory Board
- 543fTraditional Native American uses
- 543gAuthorization of appropriations
- 543hNew spending authority
- 544Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area; definitions
- 544aPurposes
- 544bEstablishment of scenic area
- 544cColumbia River Gorge Commission
- 544dScenic area management plan
- 544eAdministration of scenic area
- 544fAdministration of special management areas
- 544gLand acquisition
- 544hInterim management
- 544iEconomic development
- 544jOld Columbia River Highway
- 544kTributary rivers and streams
- 544lImplementation measures
- 544mEnforcement
- 544nAuthorization of appropriations
- 544oSavings provisions
- 544pSeverability
- 545Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area; purposes
- 545aEstablishment of Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area
- 545bOpal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation Area
- 546Establishment of Saint Helena Island National Scenic Area, Michigan
- 546aBoundaries
- 546a–1Administration and management
- 546a–2Fish and game
- 546a–3Minerals
- 546a–4Acquisition
- 546a–5Authorization of appropriations
- 546bSeng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas, Jefferson National Forest, Virginia
- 546b–1Maps and boundary descriptions