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Nebraska
National Forest Lands
Lands managed by the Nebraska National Forest (NNF) in Nebraska are
the largest areas of public land in the state covering some 250,000+
plus acres. These areas are part of the U. S. Forest Service, a
federal agency who is responsible for managing vast areas of public
land in this great nation. There are four basic areas managed by the
NNF in Nebraska. These area are, the McKelvie National Forest near
Valentine, the Pine Ridge Ranger District near Chadron, the Bessey
Ranger District near Halsey and Thedford, and the Oglala National
Grasslands located in the far northwest corner of the state. Trail
activities are allowed on all four of the areas managed by the NNF,
however different rules exist for each area.
As a visitor to the
National Forests, you are asked to follow certain
rules designed to protect the Forests and the natural
environment, to ensure the health and safety of
visitors, and to promote pleasant and rewarding
outdoor recreation experience for all visitors. Forest
Officers are empowered to enforce the Federal
Regulations that
the
rules listed in the brochure are taken from. Please
take time to read and understand them.
Regional Foresters and
Forest Supervisors may issue orders that will close or
restrict the use of certain areas if the need arises.
Such orders will be posted so that visitors to the
National Forest can reasonably be expected to be
familiar with them. Copies of the orders will be
available in the offices of Forest Supervisors and
District Rangers.
Information on all
permit requirements is available from Forest Services
Offices. If you have any questions or need help,
please contact your nearest Forest Officer or visit
the nearest Forest Service Office.
Please remember to be
careful! You are primarily responsible for your own
safety. Look out for natural hazards and dangers when
you are in the forest. If you hike off trails or swim
or dive in streams or lakes, you do so at YOUR OWN
RISK. |
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