Forest Service: Barriers to and Opportunities for Generating Revenue

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the barriers and opportunities for generating revenue on lands managed by the Forest Service.

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Topics

Natural Resources and Environment

Fair market valueFinancial managementForest managementNational forestsProfitsProposed legislationUser feesTimber salesPublic landsBudget appropriations