Forest Reserve Act of 1891

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The Forest Reserve Act of 1891 was a landmark U.S. law that first authorized the federal government to set aside public lands as forest reserves, laying the foundation for the national forest system and modern federal forest conservation.

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Organic Administration Act of 1897 → relatedTo → Forest Reserve Act of 1891 ⓘ
Weeks Act of 1911 → relatedTo → Forest Service Organic Administration Act of 1897 ⓘ
linked to: Forest Reserve Act of 1891