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One of the largest systems is the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, which includes Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Botanic Garden as well as 70,000 acres (280 km 2) of open land, or 11.6 percent of Cook County's land area. Under Illinois law, counties may set up a conservation land holding district, after approval by county voters.
[4] [5] The Forest Preserve District Association was formed in 1911 after a new state law was adopted in 1909; however, the courts declared the law unconstitutional in 1911. In 1913, Illinois adopted the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act [3] that was signed by the governor and survived legal challenge. The 1913 law allowed a county board:
The Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) is a series of federal policies and guidelines governing land use on federal lands in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It covers ten million hectares within Western Oregon and Washington, as well as a small part of Northern California.
A 120-day public comment period begins now, which the agency says will help shape a final plan, anticipated for 2025. ... “For nearly three decades, the Northwest Forest Plan has protected ...
Dec. 31—The U.S. Forest Service has released a comprehensive plan for the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail, marking a milestone for a route established in 2009 but used by hikers for ...
The day use area is about 21 miles (34 km) east of Oakridge and about 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Willamette Pass. [13] Salt Creek Falls and its surrounding amenities are operated by the Hoodoo Recreation Services. [14] The U.S. Forest Service charges a $5 day use fee, but visitors with a Northwest Forest Pass may park there without the extra fee ...
3-day pass; $20 per-vehicle pass available (3-day pass) Assateague Island National Seashore: Maryland: $25 per-vehicle 7-day pass; daily $10 per-vehicle pass available for Virginia district. Passes valid for entrance to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge: Virginia: C & O Canal National Historical Park: Maryland: $20 per-vehicle
The trailhead is at the Briggs Creek Campground near Grants Pass. The trail terminates at Oak Flat near Agness, Oregon. A Northwest Forest Pass [4] is needed for parking and the required free wilderness permit may be obtained at the trailhead. [3] The entire trail is open to backpacking and horseback riding.