#2026-05457Arazi Kullanımları; Özel Kullanımlar
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The Forest Service is updating its rules for filming and photography on national forest land to comply with the EXPLORE Act. The changes clarify when you need a permit for organized or staged photography (like professional photo shoots) vs. casual personal photography. This affects filmmakers, professional photographers, media companies, and visitors to national forests. If you're doing a wedding shoot or commercial filming on Forest Service land, you'll want to check the updated permit requirements.
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Action
Final rule.
Obligations
What this law requires
Obtain a permit from the Forest Service before conducting organized or staged photography on national forest land, including professional photo shoots, wedding shoots, and commercial filming
Comply with updated permit requirements and definitions for filming activities on Forest Service land as defined in the revised special uses regulations
Distinguish between casual personal photography (exempt from permit requirements) and organized/staged photography (requiring permits) when conducting photography activities on national forest land
Update internal policies and procedures to align special uses regulations with requirements established in the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act
Apply revised terminology and definitions consistent with the EXPLORE Act when evaluating permit applications for filming and photography on national forest land