Forest Service Boots Out Old-School Grazing Advisory Boards
Published Date: 4/21/2025
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Summary
The Forest Service is updating its rules about grazing advisory boards on National Forest lands by removing these boards altogether. This change affects ranchers and others who use forest land for grazing, making the rules simpler and clearer. No new costs or deadlines are involved—just a tidy cleanup to keep things consistent with the law.
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