Information Collection; National Woodland Owner Survey
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This notice announces the extension and revision of the National Woodland Owner Survey conducted by the Forest Service to collect data on forestland ownership in the U.S. The survey aims to understand landowners' attitudes, uses, and management plans, which can help in policy development and forest management strategies.
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Key Changes
- Extended the survey data collection to cover the period 2024-2028.
- Revised survey instruments to include topics like wildfire and timber.
- Included new modules addressing topics such as afforestation and landowner values.
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit written comments on the National Woodland Owner Survey extension on or before June 12, 2026 to Brett Butler, USDA Forest Service, 160 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01003, or via facsimile to 608-231-9592, or by email to brett.butler2@usda.gov
Do not include confidential information, sensitive personal information, or proprietary information in comments submitted in response to this notice
Acknowledge that email addresses submitted as part of email comments will be automatically captured and included in the public docket and made available on the internet
Maintain and conduct the National Woodland Owner Survey (OMB Number: 0596-0078) with approval expiration date of May 31, 2027 to complete the 2024-2028 survey cycle
Collect survey information from statistically selected forestland owners including data on land characteristics, attitudes and perceptions, resource uses and management activities, and landowner demographics