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Mineral Resources: Forest Service Has a Limited but Influential Role

RCED-86-157 Published: Aug 18, 1986. Publicly Released: Aug 18, 1986.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO: (1) reviewed the Forest Service's role in the management of federal minerals; and (2) determined if an effective management relationship exists between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

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Agency missionsFederal property managementForest managementIntergovernmental relationsLand managementMineral resources conservationPublic landsMiningExplorationCoal