National Forests: Timber Utilization Policy Needs To Be Reexamined
RCED-88-31
Published: Nov 17, 1987. Publicly Released: Nov 17, 1987.
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Highlights
GAO examined the Forest Service's compliance with a timber utilization policy requiring that timber be offered for sale at its full tract value.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | The Chief, Forest Service, should reconsider the relevance of the timber utilization policy under present conditions. Depending on the outcome of this analysis, policies and procedures should be updated or compliance with the manual's provisions should be enforced. |
Closed – Implemented
The Forest Service eliminated the outdated policy.
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Agricultural policiesAppraisalsFair market valueForest managementForest productsNational forestsNoncomplianceTimber salesSpeciesForests