Federal Register: USDA Forest Service Notice of Public Comment Availability on Climbing Opportunities Manual
June 18, 2026
June 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, proposes to establish directive guidance on climbing opportunities on National Forest System lands and include requirements set forth in section 122 of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act for climbing in congressionally designated wilderness. The guidance also provides for climbing management on non-wilderness National Forest System lands pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture . . .
