USDA Requests Withdrawal of 2,387.22 Acres of National Forest System Land to Protect Cave Resources Near Jewel Cave National Monument

Summary

The USDA Forest Service has submitted a request to the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw 2,387.22 acres of National Forest System land from mining to preserve unique cave resources adjacent to Jewel Cave National Monument, allowing for other forms of land use and mineral leasing while providing public comment and meeting opportunities.