Parts of Shawnee National Forest would get new federal protections. The bill would limit vehicles, new mining, and most timber cutting while still allowing hiking, hunting, research, and some land management work.
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Shawnee National Forest Conservation Act of 2025 is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 217.
Latest action on S. 2548: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 217.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who use, manage, or live near Shawnee National Forest. Hikers, hunters, campers, researchers, nearby communities, and natural-resource businesses could see changes. The biggest changes would be less motorized access, stronger land protections, and fewer future options for mining or commercial timber cutting in the covered areas.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would change how people can use and manage a large part of Shawnee National Forest. It would protect land, wildlife habitat, water quality, scenic areas, and research sites for the long term. It could also reduce future mining, timber cutting, and vehicle access in these areas. The actual effects would depend on how the Forest Service writes and carries out the required management plan.
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